This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

01 Jul 2026 at 08:48

Planning

20 May 2026 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

Home Group, a public authority classified as sub-central government, is spearheading a planned procurement process, focusing on the asbestos management industry. The current stage is pre-market engagement, inviting service providers to participate in a Request for Information (RFI) for their upcoming Asbestos Management Framework. The framework aims to deliver services across various UK regions, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others. Key dates include the RFI closing on 15th July 2026, with future notices anticipated by 15th September 2026. This initiative paves the way for a framework contract expected to commence on 1st April 2027, running until 31st March 2031, with a gross value of up to £4,800,000.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses in asbestos removal and related technical services. Companies equipped for surveying, testing, and removal of asbestos can greatly benefit from engaging early, as insight shared now can shape the subsequent tender. The open procedure, focusing on establishing a framework agreement, suggests a preference for experienced providers, and it presents a notable growth avenue for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to service multiple regions across the UK. The strategic engagement ensures that competitive suppliers can enhance their visibility and potentially secure lucrative contracts aligned with Home Group’s nationwide projects.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Pre Market Engagement - Asbestos Management Services - Request for Information

Notice Description

Home Group are seeking experienced Service Providers to deliver Asbestos Management services for our Housing and Care services stock across our national footprint. It is the intention of Home Group to establish a Framework contract arrangement in 2027 following a full tender process, In order to ensure our procurement approach is focused, efficient and responds to the current market, we are inviting potential service providers to give us insight by responding to this soft market test. This is not a tender. Please note that this is simply a request for information to help us define our requirements, not a contract opportunity. Information provided may result in a contract opportunity being made available at a later date, but this cannot be guaranteed. Responses to this Request for Information does not automatically result in an invite to any subsequent tender opportunity.

Planning Information

Please complete RFI document attached to tender portal www.housingprocurement.com

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069dd5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061546-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

90650000 - Asbestos removal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Sep 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 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
HOME GROUP
Additional Buyers

HOME GROUP LIMITED

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE1 4BX
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
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), TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

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