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29 Jul 2026 at 11:51

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28 Jul 2026 at 12:47

Summary of the contracting process

Orbit Group Limited is currently seeking proposals for the "Planned Investment - Support for Target Cost Model" initiative, aimed at developing a target cost model for their Planned Investment programme. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically addressing financial, building, and construction consultancy services. The project is based in the United Kingdom with submissions required by 17:00 BST on 6th August 2026 via the Procontract portal. The planned commencement date for the contract is 17th August 2026, with an expected duration for up to 15 years starting from 1st April 2028. The tender process follows an open competition method, specifically designed for sub-central government public authorities, offering a value of £30,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the consultancy industry, particularly those specialised in business, management, financial, and construction consultancy services, to expand their portfolios. It's especially suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), considering the suitability criteria outlined by Orbit Group. Engaging in this contract allows businesses to contribute to upgrading housing infrastructure across various UK regions, thereby gaining long-term project engagement and strengthening partnerships with a key public authority like Orbit Group.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Planned Investment - Support for Target Cost Model

Notice Description

Orbit invites interested parties to submit proposals to support the development of an appropriate target cost model for Orbit's Planned Investment programme in accordance with this project brief. Bidders are invited to submit proposals by COB Thursday 6th August 2026 in accordance with the documentation available on the Procontract portal. The target cost model will be expected to support delivery of Orbit's Planned Investment - Property/Home Improvement, Remediation, and Major Projects requirements to its housing stock in all regions from 1st April 2028 for a period of up to 15 years. Further details are set out in the Consultants brief, available on Procontract. The client reserves the right to modify the contract throughout the term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d543
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071672-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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


CPV Codes

66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

71315200 - Building consultancy services

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2026Today
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Aug 2026 - 1 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORBIT 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
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV3 2SU
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Wyken
Westminster Constituency
Coventry East

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