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Planning

29 Jun 2026 at 10:58

Planning

12 May 2026 at 10:34

Summary of the contracting process

Procurement for Housing (PfH) is engaged in the planning stage of a public procurement process for a Lone Worker solutions framework, aimed at enhancing safety and support services. Situated in Birchwood, Warrington, PfH is a prominent procurement consortium serving the social housing sector across the United Kingdom. As a public authority under the Procurement Act 2023, the organisation is currently conducting preliminary market engagement to gather insights that will inform the final framework tender. Businesses interested in participating should provide feedback by 24th July 2026. The procurement is categorised under services, covering a wide range of industry classifications, including telecommunications services, health and safety consultancy, and surveillance systems, with the framework's contract period planned from 15th February 2027 to 14th February 2031. A future notice is expected to be published by 28th September 2026.

This procurement process offers substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide services such as alarm systems, telecommunications, or health and safety consultancy. The overarching value of the procurement is anticipated to reach a gross amount of £9,000,000, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the public sector. Companies specialised in providing integrated safety solutions through cutting-edge technology and consultancy services will find this framework particularly suitable, allowing them to leverage their expertise in improving safety protocols within the social housing sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PfH- Per-Market Engagement- 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.

Planning Information

PFH is seeking to engage with the market to gain insight into several proposed elements of an upcoming Lone Worker solutions framework. If you would like to contribute your feedback, please contact supportservices@pfh.co.uk. Please note that this is an information-gathering exercise only, and the final scope of the framework tender may be subject to change. When contacting us, include the subject line: “Preliminary Market Engagement – Lone Worker Solutions”, along with a brief overview of your organisation and the services you provide. PFH may follow up to arrange further discussions to explore your feedback in more detail.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06967a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060692-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80000000 - Education and 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
29 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Sep 20263 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

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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