Planning

PfH Framework Agreements 2021

PROCUREMENT FOR HOUSING

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Planning

08 Jan 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being managed by Procurement for Housing (PfH), a national procurement consortium focused on the social housing sector based in Edinburgh, UK. The initiative, titled "PfH Framework Agreements 2021," is in the planning stage and aims to engage the market regarding several framework agreements set for re-tendering in 2021. Key areas of focus include Office and Business Solutions, Vehicle Leasing, Telecommunications, and more, with a future notice date of 31 December 2021. Procurement for Housing aims to support efficiency savings and improve business performance for its members.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the services industry, particularly those specialising in the areas highlighted in the framework agreements, such as office solutions, telecommunications, and technical support services. Companies that provide innovative, cost-effective solutions tailored to the needs of social housing authorities or those looking to expand their operations within public procurement frameworks will be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with PfH for one-on-one discussions could further enhance the chances of securing contracts, thereby fostering growth within these sectors.

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Notice Title

PfH Framework Agreements 2021

Notice Description

PfH wishes to undertake market engagement in relation to a number of framework agreements that are to be re-tendered in 2021. These are: Office and Business Solutions, Vehicle Leasing, Decorating Solutions, Telecommunications, Furniture and Flooring, Technical Support Services and Janitorial, Workwear and PPE. Suppliers wishing to engage in a one to one discussion in relation to any of the frameworks should contact the PfH representative named in the description section of each framework. Frameworks will be awarded on a national, regional or Scotland-specific basis, depending on the outcome of the market engagement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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. PfH Scotland was formed in September 2013. Collectively our Members manage more than 75% of UK' social housing stock, with PfH helping them to achieve efficiency savings using a wide range of services including framework agreements, spend analyses, strategy reviews, consolidated billing and comprehensive reporting. PfH is a contracting authority under Regulation 2 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 ("PCSR 2015") and a central purchasing body under regulation 38 PCSR 2015. Please refer to www.pfh.co.uk for additional information. PfH is administered by Inprova Limited (Inprova) 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 both public and private sector clients.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000638653-1
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN403629
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Dec 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
Jane Brighouse
Contact Email
jbrighouse@pfh.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7971266217

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH7 4NS
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith Walk
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN403629
    PfH Framework Agreements 2021 - PfH wishes to undertake market engagement in relation to a number of framework agreements that are to be re-tendered in 2021. These are: Office and Business Solutions, Vehicle Leasing, Decorating Solutions, Telecommunications, Furniture and Flooring, Technical Support Services and Janitorial, Workwear and PPE. Suppliers wishing to engage in a one to one discussion in relation to any of the frameworks should contact the PfH representative named in the description section of each framework. Frameworks will be awarded on a national, regional or Scotland-specific basis, depending on the outcome of the market engagement.

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