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Tender

05 Aug 2026 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

Advantage South West LLP has initiated a procurement process titled "Retrofit Consultancy," falling under the industry category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. This procurement is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom (UKK). The process is currently in the tender stage, with key deadlines for expressions of interest set for 4th September 2026, an enquiry period closing on 26th August 2026, and the award period ending on 5th October 2026. The procurement employs a selective competitive flexible procedure and is associated with a substantial contract value of £13,400,000. This initiative aims to establish a framework of retrofit consultants and principal designer services, aligning with the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54, and is intended to facilitate the business’s goal of achieving an EPC C rating for all properties by 2028.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms involved in engineering, construction, and design services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) alongside voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria. Successful participants will be part of a four-year open framework, which provides ongoing opportunities to engage with institutions like Bromford, Flagship, and the LiveWest Group. The procurement process, structured to shortlist and invite a maximum of five experienced consultants to tender, enables businesses to secure a pivotal role in significant retrofit projects, promoting both market visibility and potential expansion within the industry.

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Notice Title

Retrofit Consultancy

Notice Description

Stage 1 - Conditions of Participation > Stage 2 - ITT (Tender) Responses (CPQ Responses) to this selection questionnaire (CPQ) will be used in the first step of selecting suitably qualified and experienced consultants (Participants) to be invited to tender. It is intended that the Client will shortlist a maximum of 5 Participants, to be invited to submit tenders / initial tenders in line with section 20(4)(a) of the Act. Those bidders will have met all requirements including the pass / fail questions and be in the top 5 after LiveWest have evaluated the scored submissions. Only these bidders will be shortlisted for stage 2 (ITT) In the event that Participants score within 1 point of the 5th highest scoring Participant, LiveWest Homes Limited reserves the right to shortlist all additional Participants who have passed all 'pass / fail' requirements and are within 1 mark of the 5th highest scoring Participant. In the event that LiveWest Homes Limited exercises this discretion, it will notify all Participants in writing of the number of Participants to be shortlisted.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dcb8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074314-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,400,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£13,400,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
2026-10-12

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ADVANTAGE SOUTHWEST LLP
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX5 2FZ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
East Devon
Electoral Ward
Broadclyst
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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