--- title: "Design and Sustainability Framework - Consultancy Support and Advisory" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-76a4dc17-d045-4acf-9ba1-7e6a4fb24da1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-76a4dc17-d045-4acf-9ba1-7e6a4fb24da1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-76a4dc17-d045-4acf-9ba1-7e6a4fb24da1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-76a4dc17-d045-4acf-9ba1-7e6a4fb24da1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)" published: "2020-10-23" --- # Design and Sustainability Framework - Consultancy Support and Advisory Buyer: HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-76a4dc17-d045-4acf-9ba1-7e6a4fb24da1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-76a4dc17-d045-4acf-9ba1-7e6a4fb24da1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-76a4dc17-d045-4acf-9ba1-7e6a4fb24da1.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by Homes England, which is seeking consultancy support for its "Design and Sustainability Framework." This project aims to enhance the agency's approach to design and sustainability within the housing and built environment sectors, reflecting a strategic integration of quality and sustainability objectives. The contract is valued at £70,000 and falls under the "Business and management consultancy and related services" category, with an open procurement method. The tender period will close on 4th November 2020, with the contract expected to commence on 24th November 2020 and last until 1st March 2021. The primary location for the delivery of services is the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy, particularly those with expertise in design, sustainability, and construction consultancy services. Companies that can provide innovative strategies and engage in best practices across housing development would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as Homes England is open to bids from organisations that can contribute to its vision of a sustainable future in the built environment. ## Notice Homes England is looking to consolidate and strengthen its strategic approach to design and sustainability and explore how it can better integrate design quality and sustainability objectives across its operations. The agency is seeking consultancy support to work with the agency at pace to deliver phase one of this project over the next two months. The aim of this work is to develop: * the agency's vision on design and sustainability; and * a strategic framework for design and sustainability, underpinned by guiding principles. Homes England expects this work will identify and draw on: a thorough review of existing literature, evidence, frameworks and policies relating to design and sustainability in housing and the built environment; and best practice across relevant sectors (e.g. development, home-building, built environment, investment, non-departmental public bodies) at a national and international level, and apply this to Homes England's context and approach. In addition, the agency expects the outputs of this work to be informed by extensive engagement, both internally within the agency and with a selection of Homes England's key partners and stakeholders across the housing market. Please log into ProContract and register your interest to automatically gain access to the documents for more information. Additional information: The opportunity can be accessed via the Homes England eTendering system. Tenderers wishing to be considered for this contract must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through Homes Englands eTendering system. If not already registered, candidates must register at https://procontract.due-north.com/Login Homes England is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. The privacy notice aims to give you information on how Homes England collects and processes personal data provided to us, including information that you provide directly, and tell you about your rights and how the law protects you. Please refer to our Privacy Notice at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/homes-england/about/personal-information-charter for further information. If the Contract relates to asbestos removal Contractors must be licensed by the HSE and also be members of the Asbestos Removal Contractors Association (ARCA). In addition to ARCA we also recognise ACAD (Asbestos Control & Abatement Division). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf2b14b8-fde7-4d0b-9da1-cb229bc34c09 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Oct 2020 | | Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Nov 2020 - 1 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £70,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY) | | Locality | GATESHEAD | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE11 0NA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Gateshead | | Electoral ward | Lobley Hill and Bensham | | Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 71530000 - Construction consultancy services - 79315000 - Social research services - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services ## Release History - 23 Oct 2020 at 10:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf2b14b8-fde7-4d0b-9da1-cb229bc34c09 - 14 Oct 2020 at 08:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4aff3c50-3b5f-4264-add5-546103d0b00f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf2b14b8-fde7-4d0b-9da1-cb229bc34c09 23rd October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4aff3c50-3b5f-4264-add5-546103d0b00f 14th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Login - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/homes-england/about/personal-information-charter ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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