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title: "Fire Risk Appraisal of External Walls (FRAEWs) Audit & Direct Appointment Providers (2025)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050c50"
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# Fire Risk Appraisal of External Walls (FRAEWs) Audit & Direct Appointment Providers (2025)

Buyer: HOMES ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050c50

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Fire Risk Appraisal of External Walls (FRAEWs) Audit & Direct Appointment Providers (2025)" contract was managed by Homes England, a public authority based in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. The contract, valued at approximately GBP 9 million, concerns the appraisal and auditing of fire risk related to external building walls, as part of the Cladding Safety Scheme (CSS). The contract involves multiple regions across the UK, from the North East to the South West, and was procured through an open procedure. The procurement process has moved through various stages, achieving completion on 23rd January 2026, with the contract initially set from 5th January 2026 to 31st December 2027, with extension options possible up to 2029.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities in the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection sectors, especially for SMEs looking to engage with large-scale public projects. Firms specialising in fire safety engineering, risk assessment, and building inspections would find this contract especially beneficial. The selected suppliers, including AIREY MILLER SURVEYS LIMITED and ANSTEY HORNE & CO. LIMITED, backed by their expertise in FRAEW services, exemplify the kind of business capable of excelling in this specialised procurement. Entrepreneurs and established SMEs eyeing collaboration with public authorities like Homes England or expanding their portfolio in fire safety services might find valuable future contracts through similar procurement efforts.

## Notice

Homes England had awarded contracts to six firms for the delivery of Fire Risk Appraisal of External Walls (FRAEWs) for cases where the entity responsible for the building is unable to pay for the FRAEW themselves and the audit and review of fire risk documentation including Fire Risk Assessments. This includes all FRAEWs in respect of the Cladding Safety Scheme (CSS) and wider government objectives as they arise. The initial contract periods are 24 months with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month periods. Other services related to FRAEW and building safety may be required as legislation is updated. Please note the values provided are estimates based on current available budget for these services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Other services related to FRAEW and building safety as legislation is updated.

Renewal: Contract period is 24 months with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month periods. Dates provided are estimates only and may change depending on contract award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006126-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,000,000 |
| Lots value | £9,000,000 |
| Awards value | £9,000,000 |
| Contracts value | £9,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOMES ENGLAND |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE4 5BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Arthur's Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | AIREY MILLER SURVEYS; ANSTEY HORNE; BAILEY PARTNERSHIP (GROUP; FR CONSULTANTS; KEEGANS; PRP ARCHITECTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2026 at 11:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006126-2026
- 27 Oct 2025 at 15:52 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068668-2025
- 2 Jun 2025 at 16:21 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029313-2025
- 2 May 2025 at 13:16 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018793-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006126-2026
  23rd January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068668-2025
  27th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029313-2025
  2nd June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018793-2025
  2nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/
  Documents available via ProContract. Please search for reference DN776881.
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=cb7866d3-cb3f-f011-8136-005056b64545
  https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=cb7866d3-cb3f-f011-8136-005056b64545
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10810
  Contract as published with the ITT docs.
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10812
  Scope of services to go alongside published contract.

## Notice URLs

- http://chpkfire.co.uk
- http://globalhsegroup.com
- http://www.aireymiller.com
- http://www.baileypartnership.co.uk
- http://www.firntec.com
- http://www.frconsultants.co.uk
- http://www.octafire.co.uk
- http://www.prp-co.uk
- http://www.quaysquare.co.uk
- http://www.theoakleafgroup.co.uk
- https://thekeegansgroup.com/
- https://vemcoconsulting.com/
- https://www.ansteyhorne.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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