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Orbit Group Limited · Local authority

In brief

Orbit Group Limited has announced plans to buy financial services and grounds maintenance work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

It is a framework worth up to £136,900,000 including VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 4 years, up to 8 years with extensions, starting 26 October 2026.

It is split into 12 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
5pm, Monday 4 May 2026
Bids by
9am, Monday 11 May 2026

Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for financial services contracts in this region (from 21 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £136,900,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

What the notice says

Orbit is preparing to procure a framework of suppliers to provide professional services requirements across its group. The Framework is expected to include the following Lots although this is subject to change. The final lots will be confirmed in the published Tender Notice: Lot 1 - Financial, Audit & Risk Services Lot 2 - Digital Transformation & Technology Services Lot 3 - Civil and Structural Engineering Services Lot 4 - Building Services Engineering (M&E) Lot 5 - Architectural Design & Planning Services Lot 6 - Project Management & Technical Assurance Services Lot 7 - Decarbonisation Retrofit for Dwellings (PAS 2035:2019) Services Lot 8 - Landscape Architectural Design Services Lot 9 - Sustainability & Environmental Consultancy Services Lot 10 - Fire Engineering Services including EWS1 & FRAEW Surveys Lot 11 - Surveying Services Lot 12 - Valuation Services It is proposed that this will be an open framework for a term of 8 years.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
  4. Send clarification questions before 5pm, Monday 4 May 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before 9am, Monday 11 May 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lots

LotTradeValue
Financial, Audit & Risk Services
26 October 2026 to 25 October 2030
What this lot covers

This Lot covers the provision of specialist financial, audit, and risk advisory services to support Orbit in maintaining strong financial governance, regulatory compliance, and effective risk management. Suppliers will provide expert assurance, advisory, and analytical services across a range of financial disciplines, ensuring transparency, accountability, and robust decision‑making. (Please note the value shown for this lot is an estimate only and will be confirmed in the tender notice.)

Grounds maintenance and landscaping, Fire safety, Environmental services, IT services and software, Accountancy and audit, Financial services and insurance, Architecture and engineering, Property and estates, Energy and utilities£5,500,000
Digital Transformation & Technology Services
26 October 2026 to 25 October 2030
What this lot covers

This Lot covers the provision of specialist digital, technology, and transformation services to support the organisation in modernising its systems, enhancing digital capability, and delivering technology‑enabled change. Suppliers will provide expert consultancy, development, integration, and programme delivery services across a wide range of digital disciplines, ensuring that technology investments are robust, secure, future‑ready, and aligned with organisational strategy. (Please note the value shown for this lot is an estimate only and will be confirmed in the tender notice.)

IT services and software£100,000,000
Civil and Structural Engineering Services
26 October 2026 to 25 October 2030
What this lot covers

This Lot covers the provision of professional Civil and Structural Engineering services to support the planning, design, and delivery of new‑build housing schemes and associated infrastructure. Suppliers will provide expert technical input across all project stages, ensuring that developments are safe, compliant, buildable, and cost‑effective, while supporting Orbit in meeting its statutory, regulatory, and strategic objectives. (Please note the value shown for this lot is an estimate only and will be confirmed in the tender notice.)

Architecture and engineering£5,500,000
Building Services Engineering (M&E)
26 October 2026 to 25 October 2030
What this lot covers

This Lot covers the provision of professional Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) Engineering services to support the planning, design, assessment, and delivery of building services within new‑build and existing residential properties. Suppliers will provide specialist technical expertise across feasibility, design, condition assessment, and compliance, ensuring that building services systems are safe, efficient, resilient, and aligned with relevant standards and regulatory requirements. (Please note the value shown for this lot is an estimate only and will be confirmed in the tender notice)

Architecture and engineering£2,100,000
Architectural Design & Planning Services
26 October 2026 to 25 October 2030
What this lot covers

This Lot covers the provision of professional architectural services to support Orbit in the planning, design, and delivery of new‑build, refurbishment, and regeneration projects. Suppliers will provide creative, technical, and regulatory expertise across all stages of the design process, ensuring that schemes are high‑quality, buildable, compliant, and aligned with Orbit's strategic objectives. (Please note the value shown for this lot is an estimate only and will be confirmed in the tender notice.)

Architecture and engineering£2,100,000
Project Management & Technical Assurance Services
26 October 2026 to 25 October 2030
What this lot covers

This Lot covers the provision of Project Management and Technical Assurance Services, including Employer's Agent duties, project and programme management, pre‑construction inspections, review of drawings and specifications, and ongoing inspection of materials and construction works to ensure compliance, quality, and value for money (Please note the value shown for this lot is an estimate only and will be confirmed in the tender notice.)

IT services and software£2,100,000
Decarbonisation Retrofit for Dwellings (PAS 2035:2019) Services
26 October 2026 to 25 October 2030
What this lot covers

This Lot covers the provision of specialist decarbonisation and retrofit services to support Orbit in improving the energy performance, comfort, and long‑term sustainability of its housing stock. Suppliers will provide expert advice, assessment, design, coordination, and evaluation services in line with PAS 2035 and relevant regulatory requirements, ensuring that retrofit measures are safe, effective, and deliver measurable carbon and energy savings. (Please note the value shown for this lot is an estimate only and will be confirmed in the tender notice.)

Architecture and engineering, Energy and utilities£10,000,000
Landscape Architectural Design Services
26 October 2026 to 25 October 2030
What this lot covers

This Lot covers the provision of professional landscape architectural services to support the planning, design, and long‑term stewardship of external environments across urban and rural housing developments. Suppliers will provide creative and technical expertise to shape high‑quality, sustainable, and accessible outdoor spaces that enhance resident wellbeing, support biodiversity, and meet regulatory and planning requirements. (Please note the value shown for this lot is an estimate only and will be confirmed in the tender notice.)

Grounds maintenance and landscaping, Architecture and engineering£2,100,000
Sustainability & Environmental Consultancy Services
26 October 2026 to 25 October 2030
What this lot covers

This Lot covers the provision of specialist sustainability and environmental consultancy services to support Orbit in delivering low‑carbon, environmentally responsible, and regulatory‑compliant developments. Suppliers will provide expert advice, assessments, modelling, and reporting across a wide range of environmental disciplines, ensuring that projects meet statutory requirements, planning expectations, and organisational sustainability objectives. (Please note the value shown for this lot is an estimate only and will be confirmed in the tender notice.)

Environmental services£3,200,000
Fire Engineering Services Including EWS1 & FRAEW Surveys
26 October 2026 to 25 October 2030
What this lot covers

This Lot covers the provision of specialist fire engineering and fire safety assessment services to support Orbit in meeting its statutory duties, managing building safety risks, and ensuring the protection of our customers and assets. Suppliers will provide expert advice, surveys, technical analysis, and compliance support across both existing buildings and planned works, in accordance with relevant legislation, British Standards, PAS 9980, and the Building Safety Act. (Please note the value shown for this lot is an estimate only and will be confirmed in the tender notice.)

Fire safety, Architecture and engineering£2,100,000
Surveying Services
26 October 2026 to 25 October 2030
What this lot covers

This Lot covers the provision of professional surveying services to support the organisation in managing, maintaining, acquiring, and investing in its residential property portfolio. Suppliers will deliver expert inspection, assessment, and reporting services across a broad range of surveying disciplines, ensuring that assets are safe, compliant, well‑understood, and supported by robust technical advice. (Please note the value shown for this lot is an estimate only and will be confirmed in the tender notice.)

Architecture and engineering£1,100,000
Valuation Services
26 October 2026 to 25 October 2030
What this lot covers

This Lot covers the provision of professional valuation services to support the organisation in managing, acquiring, developing, and strategically investing in its residential and mixed‑use property portfolio. Suppliers will provide expert valuation, appraisal, and analytical services across a wide range of asset types, ensuring that decisions are informed by accurate market intelligence, compliant methodologies, and robust technical advice. (Please note the value shown for this lot is an estimate only and will be confirmed in the tender notice.)

Property and estates£1,100,000

Timeline

  1. Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 023734-2026
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 024192-2026

About the buyer

Orbit Group LimitedLast 12 months

Procurements

78

Awards

51

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From notice 023734-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 16 March 2026, last updated 17 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.