Tender

Framework for Employers Agent & Associated Services

TOGETHER HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Tender

14 Nov 2025 at 14:18

PlanningUpdate

04 Nov 2025 at 14:45

Planning

04 Nov 2025 at 14:37

Planning

24 Jul 2025 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

Together Housing Association Limited is seeking to establish a framework for Employers Agent & Associated Services, titled "Framework for Employers Agent & Associated Services." This procurement process falls under the category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The contract location is primarily in the United Kingdom, and the procedure is currently at the tender stage, with the tender notice published on 14 November 2025. Interested suppliers are invited to submit their expression of interest by 11 December 2025. The competitive flexible procedure will be conducted in two stages, beginning with the submission of requests to participate and a Procurement Specific Questionnaire through the In-Tend procurement portal, followed by invitations to submit final tenders. The estimated contract value is £6,000,000, and it is expected to commence on 30 March 2026, ending on 29 March 2029, with a potential extension of 24 months.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in architectural and construction services to establish a lasting partnership with Together Housing and its subsidiaries. The framework agreement allows for both call-off with and without competition, providing flexibility and increased chances for business growth. Companies adept in delivering high-quality, cost-effective, and socially impactful services will be particularly well-suited to compete in this process. With a potential for engagement across multiple regions in the UK, businesses can leverage this framework as a platform to expand their market presence and sustain long-term growth. The absence of participation fees further lowers barriers to entry, making it an accessible opportunity for a wide range of businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for Employers Agent & Associated Services

Notice Description

THA seek to establish a Framework for the provision of Employers Agent & Associated Services.

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/074029-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TOGETHER HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
thg.procurement@togetherhousing.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HALIFAX
Postcode
HX1 2EB
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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