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Technical Support Services Framework

Procurement for Housing

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

20 Jul 2026 at 14:44

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

18 Dec 2025 at 12:48

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

16 May 2025 at 08:52

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Procurement for Housing (PfH), a national procurement consortium for the social housing sector, intends to establish a Technical Support Services Framework. It will provide professional technical consultancy to social housing organisations across the United Kingdom. The scope is expected to include project management, cost management, mechanical and electrical engineering, architectural services, construction design and management (CDM), general construction-related consultancy, net zero advice and other related consultancy services. The classification also covers architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services; research and development and related consultancy; IT consultancy, software development, internet and support; and environmental services. The framework will be divided into lots, with the final lot structure to be set out in the future tender notice. PfH members collectively manage more than 90% of the UK’s social housing stock.

This procurement is at the planning and preliminary market engagement stage; it is not yet an invitation to tender. PfH expects to use a four-year framework agreement operating nationally. The planned contract period is from 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2029, with a possible extension to 30 November 2030. The estimated value is £120 million excluding VAT, or £140 million including VAT, and the procurement is above the applicable threshold. PfH expects the next notice to be published by 1 September 2026. It is consulting suppliers on the proposed lot structure, specification, pricing methodology, geographical coverage and other tender requirements. Suppliers wishing to participate in the engagement are asked to email AssetWorks@pfh.co.uk by 31 July 2026; a questionnaire and possible follow-up meeting will follow.

The framework is intended for technical consultancy businesses serving social housing and construction clients nationally. It should suit SMEs as well as larger multidisciplinary practices, particularly those able to provide one or more specialist services rather than the whole scope. Relevant capabilities include project and cost management, mechanical and electrical engineering, architecture, CDM advice, construction consultancy, net zero and environmental consultancy, and potentially IT or technology support. Suppliers with experience advising housing providers, managing capital or refurbishment projects, producing compliant designs, controlling costs, meeting construction health and safety duties, or delivering energy and carbon improvement programmes should prepare. This market engagement is an opportunity to influence the proposed lots, specification, pricing approach and geographic requirements before the framework reaches the tender stage. Suppliers can use the questionnaire process to explain their service coverage and expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technical Support Services Framework

Notice 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. This notice is an extension of the previous Premarket notice published to gain further information on the Lots that bidders will be willing to provide but also the geographical area they are able to service and feedback on the proposed pricing structure for the framework. Please email AssetWorks@pfh.co.uk to express interest and receive a copy of the premarket Questionnaire.

Planning Information

As we shape the strategy for this new framework, we are keen to ensure it reflects both the needs of our members and the market. We are therefore seeking suppliers to engage with us to share their capabilities and expertise. We would like to engage with suppliers to review the proposed lot structure, develop a robust specification, review potential pricing methodology and identify any requirements we should consider when tendering for and setting up this framework agreement. If you are interested in engaging with PfH please express your interest by emailing AssetWorks@pfh.co.uk no later than 31st July 2026. Title your email "Preliminary Market Engagement - TSS". A questionnaire and accompanying information will be issued to suppliers who register their interest and we may invite suppliers to an individual follow-up meeting to discuss their feedback. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051539
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068313-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20265 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Procurement for Housing
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRCHWOOD, WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA2 0YL
Postcode Area
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Poulton North
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Further Information

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