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PfH- Pipeline Notice Lone Worker Framework

PROCUREMENT FOR HOUSING

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12 May 2026 at 10:34

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process is led by Procurement for Housing, a sub-central government public authority headquartered in Birchwood, Warrington, UK. The project is titled "PfH- Pipeline Notice Lone Worker Framework" and falls under the services category, targeting a wide array of industries such as alarm-monitoring, training, telecommunications, and health and safety services. The primary aim is to establish a framework for Lone Worker solutions. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage with a communication notice date set for 28th September 2026, while the framework is expected to commence on 15th February 2027 and conclude by 14th February 2031. The opportunity is valued at £7.5 million net (£9 million gross) and involves a framework agreement approach.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in safety and security services, telecommunications, and health and wellness training, among others. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have a suitability marker on the planned lot, indicating an inclusive approach to supplier participation. Businesses specialised in the supply of safety and surveillance equipment, alarm systems, and related consultancy services will find this a lucrative chance to expand their market presence. The framework aims to leverage Inprova Limited's expertise, thereby promising enhanced procurement efficiency and business growth for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

PfH- Pipeline Notice Lone Worker 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 for Lone Worker solutions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06967a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043369-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

32323500 - Video-surveillance system

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

35113000 - Safety equipment

35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices

35121700 - Alarm systems

38651000 - Cameras

64200000 - Telecommunications services

71317200 - Health and safety services

71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services

79417000 - Safety consultancy services

79710000 - Security services

79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services

80330000 - Safety education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Sep 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Feb 2027 - 14 Feb 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PROCUREMENT FOR HOUSING
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRCHWOOD, WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA2 0YL
Post Town
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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