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title: "MHA+ Highways & Infrastructure Works Framework: PS0:5m"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052266"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-27"
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# MHA+ Highways & Infrastructure Works Framework: PS0:5m

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052266

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council is in the planning stage for its forthcoming procurement process concerning the "MHA+ Highways & Infrastructure Works Framework: £0-5m". This tender aims to establish a new framework targeting lower-value highways and infrastructure works, complementing the existing Medium Schemes Framework 4 (MSF4). An important contractor information day is scheduled for 16th March 2026 at the Guthlaxton Committee Room, County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester. The event, available both in-person and via Teams, will provide insights into the framework's structure and future strategy. Although specific details are yet to be finalized, soft market testing is set for March/April 2026. Businesses have until 31st March 2026 to engage with market testing activities, reflecting a significant opportunity to influence the framework's development.

This procurement provides substantial opportunities for growth, especially for local and regional contractors specializing in construction and architectural services, given the indicative £0-5 million project range. The framework is suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer flexibility and adaptability in delivering lower-risk construction projects across multiple UK regions. Engaging in the preliminary market engagement offers businesses the chance to shape the framework and potentially secure contracts, fostering long-term relationships with the Midlands Highway Alliance Plus (MHA+). Businesses interested in highway improvements, civil engineering, and public infrastructure development stand to benefit significantly from participating in this process.

## Notice

On 16th March 2026 the MHA+ will be hosting a 'Contractor Information Day' for Contractors who wish to find out information about the MHA+ and our proposed new Framework for lower value highways / infrastructure works. The MHA+ is a collaborative alliance of 35 local authorities (Members) , providing access to highways & infrastructure focussed public sector Frameworks, alongside training, and themed working groups to its public sector members https://www.mhaplus.org.uk/about-us/. MHA+ current regions of supply (more to be added from April 2026): https://www.mhaplus.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/W0178-MHA-Plus-MEMBERS-MAP-2022.jpg The current MHA+ highways infrastructure Framework - the Medium Schemes Framework 4 (MSF4) (https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021150-2022) consists of 4 'Tier 1' contractors, with projects typically >PS10m and a focus on early contractor involvement and collaboration utilising NEC Option C (X22). This Framework is due to expire in July 2028, though there is the option to extend for two further years beyond this. In response to MHA+ Member requirements, the MHA+ is now exploring options to expand its Framework offerings through the establishment of a new Framework focussed on lower value/risk works (indicative range of PS0-PS5m), with a broader range of contract and commercial options, targeted at local/regional/Tier 2 main contractors. The intention is that this new Framework would sit alongside and complement the existing MSF4 Framework, either as a separate Framework, or separate Lots within a new Framework, providing Members with a full range of commercial solutions to meet their needs. The event on the 16th of March will provide interested parties with the opportunity to hear about the MHA+ as a whole and its plans for the new Framework, and provide feedback to help shape the future strategy. This is a hybrid in-person / Teams event. The event will be recorded via Teams for anyone unable to attend on the day. The event will be held in person on Monday 16th March at 10am, in the Guthlaxton Committee Room, Leicestershire County Council, County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8RA. Alternatively, the Teams link will be provided once contractors have registered their interest. As we have limited spaces in the venue, contractors are only able to send ONE representative in person in the first instance - this may be reviewed depending on the number of contractors wishing to attend. To register your interest in attending the event in person or via Teams, please contact Victoria.Barker@leics.gov.uk. In addition to the hybrid event, the MHA+ will be undertaking a written soft market testing exercise, seeking more detailed feedback from contractors. This exercise is due to take place in March/April 2026, with details relating to be published via www.eastmidstenders.org (Ref DN808330).

### Planning Information

This is a hybrid in-person / Teams event. The event will be recorded via Teams for anyone unable to attend on the day. 
The event will be held in person on Monday 16th March at 10am, in the Guthlaxton Committee Room, Leicestershire County Council, County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8RA.
Alternatively, the Teams link will be provided once contractors have registered their interest. 
As we have limited spaces in the venue, contractors are only able to send ONE representative in person in the first instance - this may be reviewed depending on the number of contractors wishing to attend. 
To register your interest in attending the event in person or via Teams, please contact Victoria.Barker@leics.gov.uk
In addition to the hybrid event, the MHA+ will be undertaking a written soft market testing exercise, seeking more detailed feedback from contractors. This exercise is due to take place in March/April 2026, with details relating to be published via www.eastmidstenders.org (Ref DN808330).
Note that the 'engagement deadline' in this notice relates to the planned soft market test, not the 16 March event.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017765-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Dec 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 1 Jan 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| 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
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 10:49 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017765-2026
- 23 May 2025 at 12:04 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026284-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017765-2026
  27th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026284-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leics.gov.uk
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021150-2022
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.mhaplus.org.uk/about-us/
- https://www.mhaplus.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/W0178-MHA-Plus-MEMBERS-MAP-2022.jpg

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