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title: "Southern Construction Framework (SCF-6)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0517fa"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-20"
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# Southern Construction Framework (SCF-6)

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0517fa

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## Summary

Devon County Council is overseeing the planning stage of a substantial procurement titled "Southern Construction Framework (SCF-6)." This procurement is set to be re-procured in early 2026, with the contract period commencing on 2nd May 2027 and concluding on 1st May 2031. The procurement falls under the industry category of construction work and is relevant to the regions of South East, South West, and London, with opportunities extended to all Public Sector Bodies in England. The total contract value is projected at £5.4 billion gross. Employing an open procedure method, the procurement aims to continue the successful implementation of the two-stage open book approach and will focus on projects exceeding £1 million. A future notice will be communicated by 5th January 2026 to provide more information about the opportunities.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for business growth, particularly for companies engaged in construction work and related services. The framework is designed to support projects above £1 million, encouraging the participation of suitable small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses that can deliver innovative and collaborative solutions aligned with public sector needs and have the capacity to operate within the UK regions identified will find this opportunity particularly advantageous. Engaging in this framework can enhance business portfolios by associating with prestigious public sector projects and establishing a footprint across multiple UK regions.

## Notice

Hampshire County Council and Devon County Council (the Authorities) will be re-procuring the Southern Construction Framework in early 2026. The current fifth generation Southern Construction Framework currently in place is due to expire 1st May 2027. As with previous generations, this framework will mainly focus delivery across the South East, South West and London regions, however the new framework will be open to all Public Sector Bodies in England should they wish to use it. It will build upon the successes of the previous frameworks and will be based on the two-stage open book (2SOB) approach enabling collaborative solutions to building projects. It is intended to operate for all projects above PS1m and will be split into geographic and value based lots.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022988-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 May 2027 - 1 May 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | EXETER, |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 4QD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | St Michael |
| Westminster constituency | Winchester |
| 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), TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 20 May 2025 at 08:50 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022988-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022988-2025
  20th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://southernconstructionframework.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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