--- title: "Retrofit Consultancy & Principal Designer services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060c38" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060c38" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060c38.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060c38.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LIVEWEST HOMES LIMITED" published: "2026-01-22" --- # Retrofit Consultancy & Principal Designer services Buyer: LIVEWEST HOMES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060c38 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060c38) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060c38.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by LiveWest Homes Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Exeter, aims to secure Retrofit Consultancy & Principal Designer services. The process is categorised under architectural, engineering, and planning services, relevant to locations within the United Kingdom, specifically the UKK region. Currently, in the 'tender' stage, it involves an open procurement method using a competitive flexible procedure. Key dates include the tender period's end on 20 February 2026 and the award decision expected by 1 April 2026. The entire project focuses on achieving energy efficiency standards for properties by 2028. This tender provides substantial opportunities for growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). It is well-suited for businesses specialised in retrofit consultancy, architectural services, and sustainability. The project entails a significant contract value of approximately £6.7 million with options for contract extension, enhancing both immediate and long-term business prospects. Firms with expertise in building services, energy-related services, and comprehensive architectural planning can leverage this opportunity to expand their market presence while contributing to improved sustainability practices. ## Notice This CFP procurement will consist of two separate stages Stage 1 - PSQ (conditions of participation) Stage 2 - ITT Responses (CPQ Responses) to this selection questionnaire (CPQ) will be used in the first step of selecting suitably qualified and experienced consultants (Participants) to be invited to tender. It is intended that the Client will shortlist a maximum of 5 Participants per Lot, to be invited to submit tenders / initial tenders in line with section 20(4)(a) of the Act. Those bidders will have met all requirements including the pass / fail questions and be in the top 5 after LiveWest have evaluated the scored submissions. Only those bidders will be shortlisted for stage 2 (ITT). In the event that Participants score within 1 point of the 5th highest scoring Participant, LiveWest Homes Limited reserves the right to shortlist all additional Participants who have passed all 'pass / fail' requirements and are within 1 mark of the 5th highest scoring Participant. In the event that LiveWest Homes Limited exercises this discretion, it will notify all Participants in writing of the number of Participants to be shortlisted. ### Lot Information Retrofit Consultants Lot 1 Retrofit Consultancy services - all regions Renewal: Each LiveWest contract will be for an initial term of 3 years with an option to extend for 2 years Principal Designers Lot 2 Principal Designer services - all regions Renewal: Each LiveWest contract will be for an initial term of 3 years with an option to extend for 2 years ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005878-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,700,000 | | Lots value | £6,700,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LIVEWEST HOMES LIMITED | | Locality | EXETER | | Post town | Exeter | | Postcode | EX5 2FZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | East Devon | | Electoral ward | Broadclyst | | Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services - 71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services - 71314000 - Energy and related services - 71315000 - Building services - 77100000 - Agricultural services ## Release History - 22 Jan 2026 at 15:38 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005878-2026 - 22 Jan 2026 at 13:36 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005761-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005878-2026 22nd January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005761-2026 22nd January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=803c8881-dcf6-f011-813c-005056b64545 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.livewest.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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