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Technical Support Services 2026

Procurement for Housing · Housing

In brief

Procurement for Housing is looking for suppliers for architecture and engineering and environmental work (North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, Wales, Northern Ireland).

It is a framework worth up to £260,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 4 years, up to 47 months with extensions, starting 4 January 2027.

It is split into 11 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

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

Bids close at midday, Friday 16 October 2026.

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

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
midday, Wednesday 30 September 2026
Bids by
midday, Friday 16 October 2026

How bids are scored

quality 70% · Price 30%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 12 bids per contract for this buyer (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 £260,000,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

Conditions

  • Suppliers pay a fee of 3% of the value of work won through this framework.

What the notice says

Established in 2004, Procurement for Housing (PfH) is a national procurement consortium dedicated to the social housing sector and supported by the National Housing Federation (NHF), Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) and HouseMark. Collectively, our Members manage more than 90% of UK’ social housing stock, with PfH helping them to achieve efficiency savings using a wide range of services including framework agreements, dynamic purchasing systems, spend analyses, strategy reviews, consolidated billing and comprehensive reporting. PfH is a contracting authority under section 2 of the Procurement Act 2023 and a centralised procurement authority under section 1(4) of that Act. Please refer…Read the full description
Established in 2004, Procurement for Housing (PfH) is a national procurement consortium dedicated to the social housing sector and supported by the National Housing Federation (NHF), Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) and HouseMark. Collectively, our Members manage more than 90% of UK’ social housing stock, with PfH helping them to achieve efficiency savings using a wide range of services including framework agreements, dynamic purchasing systems, spend analyses, strategy reviews, consolidated billing and comprehensive reporting. PfH is a contracting authority under section 2 of the Procurement Act 2023 and a centralised procurement authority under section 1(4) of that Act. Please refer to www.pfh.co.uk for additional information. PfH is administered by Inprova Limited and is headquartered in the North West of England, with over 20 years of expertise and experience offering a complete procurement solutions package across outsourcing, technology and consultancy. By integrating procurement services and technology, Inprova operates as a delivery partner, supporting business performance improvement for the public sector PfH intends to establish a framework agreement for Technical Consultancy Services. The framework will operate nationally, for four years and will cover professional support services relating to areas such as Project Management, Cost management, Mechanical & Electrical Engineering, Architectural Services, CDM, General construction-related consultancy services and Net Zero and a range of other consultancy services. The framework will be divided into lots, which will be set out in the Tender Notice.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

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. Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: app.panacea-software.com.
  4. Send clarification questions before midday, Wednesday 30 September 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 16 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lots

LotTradeValue
Asset Management Consultancy
4 January 2027 to 3 January 2031
What this lot covers

The provision of Asset Management services, including but not limited to • Stock Condition Surveys • House Condition Surveys • Active Asset Management (stock rationalisation) • Options Appraisals • Strategic Asset Management & Business Planning Advice • Data Validation • Database Support • Housing Quality Standards Surveys (Decent Homes, WHQS, SHQS) • Housing Health and Safety Rating System(HHRS) • Decent Homes Standard • Welsh Housing Quality Standard • Building Surveying • Disability Discrimination Act Surveys • Dilapidation Surveys • Estate/Environmental Surveys • Energy Performance Certificates And other services as required The consultants will hold appropriate qualifications accredited by the relevant Institute or association of equivalent standing in this field, as required for the delivery of the services. The Consultant may be requested to provide evidence of membership during the term of the Framework.

Environmental services, IT services and software, Architecture and engineering, Research and development£20,000,000
Surveying & Project Management
4 January 2027 to 3 January 2031
What this lot covers

The provision of Surveying and Project Management Services, including but not limited to • Quantity Surveyor & Cost Control • Partnering and Best Value Procurement Advisers • Guidance on Selection of Construction Documentation and Contract Forms • Pre-Work Estimate and Budget Advice • Tender Document and Preparation • Building Surveyor • Employers Agent • Contract Manager/Administrator • Programme Manager • Project Manager • Clerk of Works & Quality Manager • Partnering Adviser • Resident Liaison Officer • Construction Management

Architecture and engineering£20,000,000
MEP Consultancy
4 January 2027 to 3 January 2031
What this lot covers

The provision of MEP services, including but not limited to -Building Services Design -Mechanical Engineering -Electrical Engineering -Lighting -Mechanical Engineering -Electrical Engineering -Lifts -Renewables - Other services as required

Architecture and engineering£20,000,000
Construction Design Management, Principal designer Including HRB and Gateway 2
4 January 2027 to 3 January 2031
What this lot covers

The provision of CDM , Principal Designer, and HRB services, including but not limited to -Principal Designer: -CDM Consultant -Building Safety Act Support Other services as required

Architecture and engineering£20,000,000
Net Zero Consultancy including funding
4 January 2027 to 3 January 2031
What this lot covers

The provision of Net Zero Consultancy services comprises the provision of services assisting toward the achievement of a balance between carbon emitted in the atmosphere and carbon removed from it. These include (but are not limited to): • Stock Assessment on behalf of the participating authority • Development of roadmaps toward net-zero carbon consultancy • Development of corporate sustainability/ESG strategies • Grant/funding management • Client awareness and staff development workshops • Advice on refurbishment options and building fabric solutions • Post installation monitoring • Strategic options appraisals • Assistance with advancement toward ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems certification • Retrofit Coordinator (PAS 2035) roles • Retrofit Assessor • Retrofit Designers • Design and project management of energy efficient systems • Advice on current energy legislation and compliance with law • Advice on the operation and maintenance of installed measures • Change management • Baseline assessments • Undertaking of energy audits • Advice on relevant health and safety measures • Other Net Zero related consultancy services

Architecture and engineering, Energy and utilities£20,000,000
Architectural Services
4 January 2027 to 3 January 2031
What this lot covers

The provision of architectural Services, including but not limited to. • Master planning • Landscape Design • Interior Design • Feasibility Proposals • Option Studies • Measured Building Surveys • New Build Design • Refurbishment Design • Use of BIM for Co-ordinated Design • SAP Assessments • Lifetime Homes Assessments • Housing Quality Indicators Assessments • BBA Certified U-Value Calculations • BREEAM

Architecture and engineering£20,000,000
Combined Fire Consultancy Services
4 January 2027 to 3 January 2031
What this lot covers

The consultant shall offer combined Fire engineering services, including but not limited to Risk Assessment & Compliance Building Design & Engineering Emergency Planning & Management Design Systems & Testing (suppression, detection, Alarms, Lighting, smoke control etc)

Architecture and engineering£20,000,000
Valuations
4 January 2027 to 3 January 2031
What this lot covers

The provision of RICS valuation services, including but not limited to • Stock valuation • Commercial Valuation • Insurance reinstatement costs

Architecture and engineering£10,000,000
Digital Services
4 January 2027 to 3 January 2031
What this lot covers

The provision of Consultants offering Digital services, including but not limited to • Digital Transformation & Strategy • Cloud & Infrastructure Modernisation • Cyber Security & Compliance • Responsible AI & Automation • Data Analytics & Governance • Analytics and dashboards • Software Implementation

IT services and software£10,000,000
Combined Built Environment Consultancy
4 January 2027 to 3 January 2031
What this lot covers

The provision of Built Environment Consultancy services, including but not limited to Asset management Project management MEP consultancy CDM Services Net Zero Consultancy Fire Consultancy Structural and Civil Engineering

Architecture and engineering£50,000,000
Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy Services
4 January 2027 to 3 January 2031
What this lot covers

Provision of Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy services, including but not limited to - Asset management -Project management - MEP consultancy -CDM Services -Net Zero Consultancy -Fire Consultancy -Structural and Civil Engineering -Computing Services - Procurement Services

IT services and software, Architecture and engineering£50,000,000

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 084353-2025
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 068313-2026
  3. Tender notice · UK4, notice 083079-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

27

Awards

4

Suppliers it has used most for architecture and engineering

  1. Vehicle Restraint Systems

    The Association of North East Councils LimitedNorth EastConstruction, Highways and street lighting

    Closing soon46 hours left3 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £50mframework ceiling
  2. Specialist Consultancy Advice and Investigation Services

    Centre for Process Innovation LimitedNorth EastArchitecture and engineering

    Closing soon46 hours leftSmall contractFramework

    £173kframework ceiling
  3. Health Surveillance Services

    Thirteen Housing Group LimitedNorth EastArchitecture and engineering, Healthcare services

    Closing soon2 days left

    Value not stated
  4. PA2 - Archaeological Management Plan & HE1 Works Specification, Wallingford Scheduled Monuments

    Wallingford Town CouncilNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestArchitecture and engineering, Leisure, culture and events

    Closing soon3 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £40kestimated
  5. Technical Implementation Partner & Business Change Partner (DASP)

    NHS Blood and TransplantNorth East, North West, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, South East, South WestIT services and software, Management consultancy

    Open7 days leftLow competition2 lotsSuitable for SMEs

    £9.17mestimated

From notice 084353-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 18 December 2025, last updated 2 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.