Notice Information
Notice Title
National Developer Framework
Notice Description
Wirral Council (as the Contracting Authority) is conducting Pre-Market Engagement to gauge the level of market interest and inform the procurement strategy to let a four-year National Developer Framework, as defined by The Procurement Act 2023. The Framework is expected to go live on 1st October 2026. The Framework is intended to provide Public Sector Contracting Authorities with access to suitably qualified Development Partners capable of supporting projects across the full development lifecycle. The Framework is expected to support: early-stage feasibility and pre-development activities, developer-led delivery of public sector assets, and long-term regeneration and investment partnerships. The Framework is expected to include a range of delivery models, including: Development Agreements (DA), Joint Ventures (JV) and Special Purpose Vehicles (SPV), and pre-development and feasibility support services. The Framework will be structured on a regional basis across England, aligned with established English regions (based on NUTS codes), enabling delivery through locally experienced partners with knowledge of regional markets and supply chains. Potential Framework users may therefore include but are not limited to: Local Authorities and Combined Authorities, NHS Trusts and NHS Organisations, Universities and Further Education Institutions, Housing Associations, as well as other Public Bodies with land or regeneration objectives. The Framework will provide Contracting Authorities with the ability to process appointments using both Direct Award and/or Mini Competition mechanisms. The Framework's lotting structure is anticipated to include: Development Agreements (DA) - Delivery-focused arrangements where the public sector retains ownership. DA Regional value bands: PS0 - PS30m, PS30m - PS50m, PS50m - PS100m, PS100m+ Joint Ventures / Special Purpose Vehicles (JV/SPV) JV/SPV Value bands: PS0 - PS50m, PS50m - PS100m, PS100m+ Pre-Development and Feasibility Services Pre-Development and Feasibility Services will also be facilitated under the forementioned Lots. This is anticipated to include Early-stage advisory and consultancy support to assess commercial viability, technical due diligence, support with planning, business case preparation, grant application and funding.
Planning Information
Wirral Council (as the Contracting Authority) is conducting Pre-Market Engagement to gauge the level of market interest and inform the procurement strategy to let a four-year National Developer Framework as defined by The Procurement Act 2023. The Framework is expected to go live on 1st October 2026. We would like to hear from interested parties with a proven track record in delivering developer led schemes and ask those interested to complete a questionnaire accessible via the below link and return by 3pm - Wednesday 29th April 2026 via The Chest Portal https://procontract.due-north.com Reference: DN812088 We will then host an online engagement session on: Tuesday 12th May 2026: 12pm Noon Please register to attend the market engagement event via completion of the questionnaire accessible via the above link. Upon registration you will be sent a Microsoft Teams link to access the event.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-067dd5
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031879-2026
- Current Stage
- Planning
- All Stages
- Planning
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
- Procurement Type
- Framework
- Procurement Category
- Works
- Procurement Method
- Not Specified
- Procurement Method Details
- Not specified
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
45 - Construction work
70 - Real estate services
71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
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- CPV Codes
45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses
45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants
45213000 - Construction work for commercial buildings, warehouses and industrial buildings, buildings relating to transport
45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research
45215000 - Construction work for buildings relating to health and social services, for crematoriums and public conveniences
45216000 - Construction work for buildings relating to law and order or emergency services and for military buildings
45221000 - Construction work for bridges and tunnels, shafts and subways
45222000 - Construction work for engineering works except bridges, tunnels, shafts and subways
45223000 - Structures construction work
45234000 - Construction work for railways and cable transport systems
45235000 - Construction work for airfields, runways and manoeuvring surfaces
45241000 - Harbour construction works
45242000 - Waterside leisure facilities construction work
45244000 - Marine construction works
45247000 - Construction work for dams, canals, irrigation channels and aqueducts
45252000 - Construction works for sewage treatment plants, purification plants and refuse incineration plants
70111000 - Development of residential real estate
70112000 - Development of non-residential real estate
70122000 - Land sale or purchase services
70123000 - Sale of real estate
70310000 - Building rental or sale services
70320000 - Land rental or sale services
71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
71320000 - Engineering design services
79100000 - Legal services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £12,000,000,000 Over £10B
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 8 Apr 20264 days ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 1 Jun 20262 months to go
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2030 4-5 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Planning
- Lots Status
- Planning
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- WIRRAL COUNCIL
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- WALLASEY
- Postcode
- CH44 8ED
- Post Town
- Chester
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLD North West (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLD7 Merseyside
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLD74 Wirral
- 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
- Wirral
- Electoral Ward
- Seacombe
- Westminster Constituency
- Wallasey
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031879-2026
8th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
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