Tender

Retrofit Consultancy & Principal Designer services

LIVEWEST HOMES LIMITED

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22 Jan 2026 at 13:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by LiveWest Homes Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Exeter, aims to secure Retrofit Consultancy & Principal Designer services. The process is categorised under architectural, engineering, and planning services, relevant to locations within the United Kingdom, specifically the UKK region. Currently, in the 'tender' stage, it involves an open procurement method using a competitive flexible procedure. Key dates include the tender period's end on 20 February 2026 and the award decision expected by 1 April 2026. The entire project focuses on achieving energy efficiency standards for properties by 2028.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). It is well-suited for businesses specialised in retrofit consultancy, architectural services, and sustainability. The project entails a significant contract value of approximately £6.7 million with options for contract extension, enhancing both immediate and long-term business prospects. Firms with expertise in building services, energy-related services, and comprehensive architectural planning can leverage this opportunity to expand their market presence while contributing to improved sustainability practices.

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Notice Title

Retrofit Consultancy & Principal Designer services

Notice Description

This CFP procurement will consist of two separate stages Stage 1 - PSQ (conditions of participation) Stage 2 - ITT Responses (CPQ Responses) to this selection questionnaire (CPQ) will be used in the first step of selecting suitably qualified and experienced consultants (Participants) to be invited to tender. It is intended that the Client will shortlist a maximum of 5 Participants per Lot, to be invited to submit tenders / initial tenders in line with section 20(4)(a) of the Act. Those bidders will have met all requirements including the pass / fail questions and be in the top 5 after LiveWest have evaluated the scored submissions. Only those bidders will be shortlisted for stage 2 (ITT). In the event that Participants score within 1 point of the 5th highest scoring Participant, LiveWest Homes Limited reserves the right to shortlist all additional Participants who have passed all 'pass / fail' requirements and are within 1 mark of the 5th highest scoring Participant. In the event that LiveWest Homes Limited exercises this discretion, it will notify all Participants in writing of the number of Participants to be shortlisted.

Lot Information

Retrofit Consultants

Lot 1 Retrofit Consultancy services - all regions

Renewal: Each LiveWest contract will be for an initial term of 3 years with an option to extend for 2 years

Principal Designers

Lot 2 Principal Designer services - all regions

Renewal: Each LiveWest contract will be for an initial term of 3 years with an option to extend for 2 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060c38
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005878-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
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

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services

71314000 - Energy and related services

71315000 - Building services

77100000 - Agricultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,700,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVEWEST HOMES LIMITED
Contact Name
Phillip Blackmore
Contact Email
phillip.blackmore@livewest.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001238080

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX5 2FZ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
East Devon
Electoral Ward
Broadclyst
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

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