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title: "Innovation Chain North Framework (Also known as \"ICN\")"
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# Innovation Chain North Framework (Also known as "ICN")

Buyer: GREAT PLACES HOUSING GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cfe8b5a2-db8a-42c5-986a-0f0647ae9e82

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## Summary

The Great Places Housing Group is managing the "Innovation Chain North Framework" procurement process, classified under the construction industry category for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses. This framework involves 26 consultancy lots and 11 construction lots, segmented by type and geographical location within England. The framework, starting on 4th July 2024, will run until 3rd July 2028, with the tender period ending on 15th December 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a broad range of suppliers to participate, including SMEs. Key contacts for this tender can be reached at their Manchester office.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for construction contractors and consultants to secure multiple lots of work, fostering business growth and partnership within the social housing sector. It is particularly suitable for SMEs looking to expand their footprint in construction and construction consultancy services. The inclusion of various lots across different value bands and locations provides flexibility and a diverse range of opportunities, making this framework an attractive proposition for businesses aiming to enhance their market presence and engage in long-term projects with social housing providers and local authorities.

## Notice

The framework is scheduled to commence from 4th July 2024. It will consist of 26 Consultancy Lots. It will also consist of 11 Construction Lots: Five Low Value Lots (up to 34 units), Two High Value Lots (35 units +), MMC Contractors (Two lots for this workstream based on Geographical Location; East and West), and Apartment Specialist Contractors Two lots for this workstream based on Geographical Location; East and West). Great Places Housing Group (GPHG) welcomes bids from the open Construction and Construction Consultancy markets in order for both Construction Contractors and Construction Consultants to be offered a place on the Framework. There is no limit on the number of Lots of which bidders can be allocated. The framework can also be accessed by other registered social housing providers and local authorities. To find the The Tender Opportunity on ProContract please refer to the following details/instructions below: ProContract Reference of DN669573 Should you wish to bid for this opportunity then please register on the link below. https://procontract.due-north.com/register Registration is free of charge and once registered you will be automatically notified of any other appropriate opportunities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ed2c230-03a9-4655-8a5b-ea5db733ec04 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GREAT PLACES HOUSING GROUP |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M21 7QP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Chorlton Park |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Withington |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 103 |
| Supplier names | A CONNOLLY; AA PROJECTS; ADEPT CONSULTING ENGINEERS; AECOM; AEW ARCHITECTS; ALAN JOHNSTON PARTNERSHIP; AMRIN RESOURCES; ANDERTON GABLES PROJECT AND DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANCY; ARCUS CONSULTING; BERNARD TAYLOR PARTNERSHIP; BOWKER SADLER PARTNERSHIP; BRIDGESTONE CONSTRUCTION; BROWNFIELD SOLUTIONS; BUTTRESS ARCHITECTS; BWB CONSULTING; BWP; CADDICK CONSTRUCTION; CAMPBELL REITH HILL; CARROLL GROUP; CASSIDY & ASHTON; CLANCY CONSULTING; CLERKS OF WORKS (YORKS; CONCEPT ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS LIMITED T/A/ CONCEPT SITE INVEST; COUNTRYSIDE PROPERTIES; CPC PROJECT SERVICES; CURTINS CONSULTING; DAVIES M&E PARTNERSHIP; DK-ARCHITECTS; DPP ONE; DROME ARCHITECTS; ERIC WRIGHT CONSTRUCTION; ESH CONSTRUCTION; FRANK SHAW ASSOCIATES; GATELEY; GK CONSTRUCTION & PROJECT MANAGEMENT; HALSALL LLOYD PARTNERSHIP; HARGREAVES CONTRACTING; HBL ASSOCIATES; HICKTON CONSULTANTS; HIGHALL DEVELOPMENTS; HIVE LAND & PLANNING; IDENTITY CONSULT; J GREENWOOD (BUILDERS; JENNINGS DESIGN ASSOCIATES; JOHN MCCALL ARCHITECTS; JOHN SOUTHWORTH BUILDERS; KEEPMOAT HOMES; KINETIC ENGINEERS; LEGACIE CONTRACTS; LEYDEN KIRBY ASSOCIATES LIMITED T/A THE LK GROUP; LOVELL PARTNERSHIPS; M&Y MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION; MAC CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANTS; MANCHESTER & CHESHIRE CONSTRUCTION; MANSELL BUILDING SOLUTIONS; MARKHAMS; MCCAUL BUILD; MICHAEL DYSON ASSOCIATES; MICHAEL HYDE AND ASSOCIATES; MORRIS & SPOTTISWOOD; MPSL PLANNING AND DESIGN; NEO PROJECTS; P CASEY; P CASEY (LAND RECLAMATION; P+HS ARCHITECTS; PADDOCK JOHNSON PARTNERSHIP; PARCOR; PETTIT SINGLETON ASSOCIATES; PJM CONSTRUCTION NW; PLP CONSTRUCTION; POOLE DICK ASSOCIATES; PP O'CONNOR; RIDGE AND PARTNERS; RJD ASSOCIATES (NORTH WEST; RODGERS LEASK; ROWLINSON CONSTRUCTIONS; RP TYSON CONSTRUCTION; RPP LTD T/A REX PROCTER & PARTNERS; S I SEALY & ASSOCIATES; SAVILLS (UK; SCP; SDA CONSULTING; SEDDON CONSTRUCTION; SHAPE CONSULTING ENGINEERS; SIMON FENTON PARTNERSHIP; STANTEC; STEVEN A HUNT & ASSOCIATES; SUMMERS INMAN CONSTRUCTION AND PROPERTY CONSULTANTS; SUTCLIFFE; TADW ARCHITECTS; TERMRIM CONSTRUCTION; TRIANGLE ARCHITECTS; TURNER AND TOWNSEND MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS; UNITED LIVING (NORTH; WALDECK ASSOCIATES; WATSON BATTY ARCHITECTS; WATSON HOMES; WATTS GROUP; WHITELEYEAVES; WHITFIELD & BROWN (DEVELOPMENTS; WIGGETT CONSTRUCTION; WILKINSON COWAN PARTNERSHIP; WINWORTH CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2024 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ed2c230-03a9-4655-8a5b-ea5db733ec04
- 18 Oct 2023 at 06:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5bc539c-d928-48e2-b5e4-45ca7dd7bf94
- 16 Oct 2023 at 17:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb49e46f-9cd2-428d-9343-40660d568e1f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ed2c230-03a9-4655-8a5b-ea5db733ec04
  1st August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5bc539c-d928-48e2-b5e4-45ca7dd7bf94
  18th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb49e46f-9cd2-428d-9343-40660d568e1f
  16th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.greatplaces.org.uk/Pages/default.aspx
- https://procontract.due-north.com/register

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