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title: "National Developer Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067dd5"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WIRRAL COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-13"
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# National Developer Framework

Buyer: WIRRAL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067dd5

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## Summary

Wirral Council is conducting a Pre-Market Engagement to guide the procurement strategy for establishing a robust four-year National Developer Framework, in alignment with The Procurement Act 2023. This initiative, currently in the planning stage, aims to go live on 1st October 2026. Aimed at supporting public sector projects across England, this framework will encompass multiple industry categories including construction and development services. The online engagement session is scheduled for 12th May 2026, with a deadline for questionnaire submissions by 3pm on 29th April 2026. Interested parties can participate in the planning process via The Chest Portal, using reference DN812038.

The National Developer Framework offers substantial opportunities for businesses skilled in delivering developer-led projects and those familiar with regional markets and supply chains. It is particularly suited for companies involved in construction, property development, and consultancy services across the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, with multiple lotting structures such as Development Agreements and Joint Ventures designed to facilitate diverse partnership opportunities. This framework allows for potential growth through both direct awards and mini competition methods, enabling firms to establish pivotal long-term partnerships and projects with various public bodies. The anticipated framework’s regional structuring across England enhances the potential for tailored delivery through partners with local expertise.

## Notice

Wirral Council (as the Contracting Authority) is conducting Pre-Market Engagement to gauge the level of market interest and inform the procurement strategy to let a four-year National Developer Framework, as defined by The Procurement Act 2023. The Framework is expected to go live on 1st October 2026. The Framework is intended to provide Public Sector Contracting Authorities with access to suitably qualified Development Partners capable of supporting projects across the full development lifecycle. The Framework is expected to support: early-stage feasibility and pre-development activities, developer-led delivery of public sector assets, and long-term regeneration and investment partnerships. The Framework is expected to include a range of delivery models, including: Development Agreements (DA), Joint Ventures (JV) and Special Purpose Vehicles (SPV), and pre-development and feasibility support services. The Framework will be structured on a regional basis across England, aligned with established English regions (based on NUTS codes), enabling delivery through locally experienced partners with knowledge of regional markets and supply chains. Potential Framework users may therefore include but are not limited to: Local Authorities and Combined Authorities, NHS Trusts and NHS Organisations, Universities and Further Education Institutions, Housing Associations, as well as other Public Bodies with land or regeneration objectives. The Framework will provide Contracting Authorities with the ability to process appointments using both Direct Award and/or Mini Competition mechanisms. The Framework's lotting structure is anticipated to include: Development Agreements (DA) - Delivery-focused arrangements where the public sector retains ownership. DA Regional value bands: PS0 - PS30m, PS30m - PS50m, PS50m - PS100m, PS100m+ Joint Ventures / Special Purpose Vehicles (JV/SPV) JV/SPV Value bands: PS0 - PS50m, PS50m - PS100m, PS100m+ Pre-Development and Feasibility Services Pre-Development and Feasibility Services will also be facilitated under the forementioned Lots. This is anticipated to include Early-stage advisory and consultancy support to assess commercial viability, technical due diligence, support with planning, business case preparation, grant application and funding.

### Planning Information

Wirral Council (as the Contracting Authority) is conducting Pre-Market Engagement to gauge the level of market interest and inform the procurement strategy to let a four-year National Developer Framework as defined by The Procurement Act 2023. The Framework is expected to go live on 1st October 2026.
We would like to hear from interested parties with a proven track record in delivering developer led schemes and ask those interested to complete a questionnaire accessible via the below link and return by 3pm - Wednesday 29th April 2026 via The Chest Portal
https://procontract.due-north.com
Reference: DN812038
We will then host an online engagement session on:
Tuesday 12th May 2026: 12pm Noon
Please register to attend the market engagement event via completion of the questionnaire accessible via the above link. Upon registration you will be sent a Microsoft Teams link to access the event.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033399-2026 |
| 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 | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WIRRAL COUNCIL |
| Locality | WALLASEY |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH44 8ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD74 Wirral |
| Local authority | Wirral |
| Electoral ward | Seacombe |
| Westminster constituency | Wallasey |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 70 - Real estate services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses
- 45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants
- 45213000 - Construction work for commercial buildings, warehouses and industrial buildings, buildings relating to transport
- 45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research
- 45215000 - Construction work for buildings relating to health and social services, for crematoriums and public conveniences
- 45216000 - Construction work for buildings relating to law and order or emergency services and for military buildings
- 45221000 - Construction work for bridges and tunnels, shafts and subways
- 45222000 - Construction work for engineering works except bridges, tunnels, shafts and subways
- 45223000 - Structures construction work
- 45234000 - Construction work for railways and cable transport systems
- 45235000 - Construction work for airfields, runways and manoeuvring surfaces
- 45241000 - Harbour construction works
- 45242000 - Waterside leisure facilities construction work
- 45244000 - Marine construction works
- 45247000 - Construction work for dams, canals, irrigation channels and aqueducts
- 45252000 - Construction works for sewage treatment plants, purification plants and refuse incineration plants
- 70111000 - Development of residential real estate
- 70112000 - Development of non-residential real estate
- 70122000 - Land sale or purchase services
- 70123000 - Sale of real estate
- 70310000 - Building rental or sale services
- 70320000 - Land rental or sale services
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2026 at 15:06 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033399-2026
- 8 Apr 2026 at 11:11 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031879-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033399-2026
  13th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031879-2026
  8th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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