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Framework for Employers Agent & Associated Services

Together Housing Association Limited

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

13 Aug 2026 at 09:14

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

30 Jun 2026 at 11:06

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

14 Nov 2025 at 14:18

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

04 Nov 2025 at 14:45

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

04 Nov 2025 at 14:37

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

24 Jul 2025 at 11:56

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Together Housing Association Limited is buying professional employers’ agent and associated services through a framework for itself and its subsidiary organisations. The requirement covers architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services, supporting housing and development projects across England. The framework can also include related Clerk of Works and Principal Designer services under the Building Regulations. It is intended for use by Together Housing and named subsidiaries, including Synergy Housing Solutions, Newground Together, Pendleton Together and Together Roof Energy. Employers’ agent work typically supports the client’s management and coordination of development projects, while the associated services provide technical oversight and compliance support. The framework is a services opportunity rather than a construction delivery contract, and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises as well as larger professional consultancies.

The procurement has been awarded and the framework contract was signed on 14 July 2026. It used a selective competitive flexible procedure in two stages, with requests to participate and a Procurement Specific Questionnaire followed by final tenders. Evaluation considered quality, price and social value. Six suppliers were appointed: Arcus Consulting LLP, Atkins Realis UK Limited, BWA (Europe) Limited, CPC Project Services Limited, Drees & Sommer UK Limited and Identity Consult Limited. The framework value is £5,000,000 excluding VAT (£6,000,000 including VAT). The contract runs from 14 July 2026 to 13 July 2029, with an extension option of up to two years, potentially lasting until 13 July 2031. Call-offs may be competed or made without competition, and no supplier fee applies.

This award demonstrates established demand from Together Housing for employers’ agent, project management, construction, engineering, inspection and building-compliance expertise across a substantial housing and development portfolio. A credible future competitor would need to show strong technical and professional capability in managing development projects on behalf of a housing association, coordinating design and construction activity, overseeing quality and compliance, and providing clear advice to the client. The evaluation also shows that quality, price and social value matter alongside basic participation requirements. The appointed field included both large consultancies and SMEs, indicating that smaller specialist firms can compete where they can evidence sufficient capacity, relevant experience and robust delivery arrangements. Providers able to add Clerk of Works or Principal Designer services may also be well placed for the associated requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for Employers Agent & Associated Services

Notice Description

A Framework for the provision of Employers Agent & Associated Services for use by Together Housing Association Ltd, together with its subsidiary organisations. There are no percentage fees charged to suppliers. The framework permits both call-off with and call-off without competition as mechanisms for call-off.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Associated services of Clerk of Works and Principal Designer (Building Regs) are permitted.

Renewal: A 24 month extension to the framework will be possible.

Planning Information

At this stage, THA are seeking responses to our engagement questionnaire. Interested suppliers should email 'thg.procurement@togetherhousing.co.uk' expressing their interest in this market engagement process in order to receive a copy of the questionnaire for completion. The deadline date for submission of the questionnaire is 29th August 2025. Completed questionnaires should be submitted to 'thg.procurement@togetherhousing.co.uk'. THA may or may not conduct meetings following the receipt of questionnaire responses and may or may not also host collective engagement sessions, such as webinars.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056549
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077032-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
29 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2026 - 13 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Together Housing Association Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HALIFAX
Postcode
HX1 2EB
Postcode Area
Halifax
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Calderdale
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Halifax

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

Arcus Consulting LLP

Atkins Realis UK Limited

BWA (Europe) Limited

CPC Project Services Limited

Drees & Sommer UK Limited

Identity Consult Limited

Further Information

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