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Places for People (PfP) Kitchen Multi Lot Framework (Supply Only & Supply/Fit & Appliances) England & Scotland

Places for People Group Limited

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05 Oct 2026 at 08:01

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

28 Sep 2026 at 08:34

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 Sep 2026 at 07:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Places for People Group is preparing a multi-lot framework for kitchen products and related services for its housing and development work across England and Scotland. The expected scope spans supply-only kitchens for investment and repairs, supply and installation for new-build homes, and possible provision for student accommodation. Appliance supply may be included in some parts or handled through a separate lot; installation is part of the new-build requirements, while repairs and facilities management are expected to use local, accessible branches for supply-only orders. The framework is intended to serve regional requirements, including separate arrangements for parts of England and Scotland. Products include kitchen furniture, fitted kitchens and domestic appliances, with installation where required.

This is a planning-stage procurement: Places for People has not issued an invitation to tender, and the proposed framework structure and operating model remain subject to market feedback and internal approval. The buyer expects a four-year framework, with an indicative term from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2031. Its estimated total value is £53,050,000 including VAT over the term. The proposed structure has six lots: regional supply-only kitchens for investment and asset work; English new-build kitchens supplied and installed; Scottish new-build kitchens supplied and installed; separate supply-only repairs and facilities management lots for England and Scotland; a possible student accommodation lot; and a possible appliance lot. The buyer sought market input on risks, contract approach, lotting, routes to market, specification and evaluation. It planned an online engagement event on 5 October 2026, one-to-one discussions on 6 and 7 October, and written feedback until 8 October. These were engagement dates, not bid deadlines.

The planned framework may suit kitchen manufacturers, distributors, installers and appliance suppliers, including businesses able to partner or subcontract where supply and fitting are split. Suppliers with capacity to serve regional housing programmes across England or Scotland may fit the proposed investment and new-build lots; repairs and facilities management suppliers will need a local branch network that can provide accessible, supply-only service. New-build providers should be prepared for requirements covering both affordable and market-sale homes, with higher-end kitchen options anticipated. The buyer is also testing whether appliances should be bundled with kitchen provision or procured separately, creating a potential fit for specialist appliance suppliers as well as full-range kitchen businesses. Market engagement is intended to shape the final specification, contract terms, social value and sustainability requirements, and evaluation approach. Participation will not confer an advantage in any later competition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Places for People (PfP) Kitchen Multi Lot Framework (Supply Only & Supply/Fit & Appliances) England & Scotland

Notice Description

Places for People Group is seeking engagement with interested suppliers in advance of a forthcoming procurement opportunity for the provision of kitchen products and associated services. PfP will be hosting an online engagement event on Monday 5th October 2026 12:00-13:00 and would like to invite up to ten suppliers to participate in individual one-to-one sessions on Tuesday 6th October and Wednesday 7th October 2026. The framework is anticipated to operate for a four-year term and to include the below lots. The structure below is indicative only and may change following market engagement and internal approvals: Lot 1 (Lot 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d) - Assets & Investment on a regional supply only basis (geographically split between (a) Scotland, (b) Central / North, (c) South East, (d) South West), as sub-contractors will install the kitchens, as part of the major works contract. Initially, this will not include the supply of appliances. However, may include some appliances such as a Built-in Single Oven or a ceramic domino hob in future). Lot 2 - PfP New Build Developments - England on a supply and install basis. The specification will also likely include a high-end/quality Sales option. Lot 3 (Lot 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e, 3f) - PfP New Build Developments - Scotland - The current Scottish Kitchen Framework for New Build Developments in Scotland is due to end August 2027 and so will also be included in this new framework on a supply and installation basis. Previously, the Scottish Framework included the following lots: (1) Highland - Affordable, (2) Highland - Market Sale, (3) North East - Affordable, (4) North East - Market Sale, (5) Central - Affordable, (6) Central - Market Sale. The new framework will include these 6 sub-lots, as categorised previously. The specification will also include a high-end/quality Sales option. This lot is likely to include the supply and installation of appliances. Lot 4 (Lot 4a, 4b)- Repair & FM - The new framework will include a separate lot, for Repairs & FM, Lot 4. Repairs & FM have a separate requirement to the above lots, in that they will require suppliers throughout Scotland & England to be able to provide kitchens through local/easily accessible branches, on a supply only basis. There will be 2 sub lots: Lot 4a for England, Lot 4b for Scotland. Lot 5 - PfP Students - PfP Students may be included on this new Framework, so they can use kitchen providers on a supply only or supply and install basis across England & Scotland. Lot 6 - Appliances (New Developments England and PfP Students only, excluding A&I, Repairs & FM and New Developments Scotland) - The supply or supply and installation of appliances will be included in this separate lot, for the supply and install of kitchens for PfP New Build Developments for Scotland and England and for PfP Students. PfP are keen to understand from supplier perspectives whether appliances should form part of the kitchen framework or be procured separately. The proposed full operating model has not been confirmed. The estimated total value of the framework is anticipated to be in the region of PS53,050,000 including VAT, over the four-year term.

Planning Information

As part of our market engagement activities, we would like to invite suppliers to participate in an online engagement event Monday 5th October 2026 12-13:00, to help inform the development of our procurement strategy and future tender requirements. The deadline for requesting an invite to this event is Friday 2nd October 17:00. In addition to the online engagement event on Monday 5th October, we would like to invite up to ten suppliers to participate in individual one-to-one sessions on Tuesday 6th October and Wednesday 7th October 2026. The deadline for requesting an invite to one of these sessions is Wednesday 30th September 12:00pm (midday). Suppliers who are not selected for a one-to-one discussion will still have the opportunity to submit comments, feedback, and questions via email until 17:00 Thursday 8th October 2026. The objective of this market engagement exercise is to: - Understand potential supply chain risks and challenges that may affect the delivery of the proposed framework. - Gather feedback on the proposed contractual approach and identify any issues that suppliers believe should be considered. - Explore innovative products, services, technologies, and delivery models available within the market. - Obtain supplier insight into current market conditions, opportunities, and emerging trends. - Feedback on the proposed lotting structure, regional arrangements and routes to market. Information obtained through this engagement process will be used solely to inform the development of the procurement strategy and supporting documentation. Insights gathered may influence areas such as: Scope and specification requirements. Tender structure and procurement approach. Evaluation methodology and award criteria. Contract terms and conditions. Social value and sustainability requirements. This engagement is being undertaken in accordance with the preliminary market engagement provisions contained within the Procurement Act 2023. Participation in this engagement exercise will not confer any advantage in any subsequent procurement process and will not form part of any supplier evaluation. Places for People Group will ensure that any information relevant to the future procurement is shared appropriately with the tender documents, to maintain a level playing field for all potential suppliers, in accordance with Sections 16 and 17 of the Procurement Act 2023. Any subsequent procurement process relating to this requirement will be undertaken in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 To register interest in attending the online market engagement event on Monday 5th October 2026 12-13:00, please see event link / details below Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/322974706875615?p=V5wgYjaLLjtHrEUmCA Meeting ID: 322 974 706 875 615 Passcode: Wh3HA6QJ If you would like to attend one of the individual one-to-one sessions on Tuesday 6th or Wednesday 7th October 2026, please email sophie.hopkins@placesforpeople.co.uk with your preferred date/time (although your preferred date/time will not be guaranteed). Should expressions of interest exceed the available number of one-to-one sessions, Places for People Group reserves the right to select participants to ensure a representative cross-section of the market. Suppliers not selected will still have the opportunity to provide written feedback. This notice is issued for market engagement purposes only and does not constitute a call for competition, a commitment to commence a procurement process, or any commitment to award a contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077809
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/093585-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

39141000 - Kitchen furniture and equipment

39141400 - Fitted kitchens

39700000 - Domestic appliances

39710000 - Electrical domestic appliances

45421151 - Installation of fitted kitchens

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£53,050,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Oct 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Places for People Group Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1X 8QR
Postcode Area
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
King's Cross
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

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