--- title: "Regional Construction Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dabc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06dabc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06dabc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06dabc.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "PLACES FOR PEOPLE GROUP LIMITED" published: "2026-08-04" --- # Regional Construction Framework Buyer: PLACES FOR PEOPLE GROUP LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dabc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06dabc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06dabc.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the Regional Construction Framework, managed by Places for People Group Limited, aims to address the evolving public sector needs in the United Kingdom, influenced by the recent Procurement Act 2023. This initiative, currently in the planning stage, involves a preliminary market engagement session scheduled for 7th September 2026, at South Rings Business Park, Preston. With a focus on construction works and a budget for projects up to £10 million, the framework targets regions including the UK, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Jersey, and Gibraltar. The significant milestones include a scheduled engagement session, with a due date of 11th September 2026, to validate market details and stress test the design components to enhance collaboration. This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses embedded in local regions and those adept in construction-related activities. By limiting the number of contractors to three per lot, the framework enhances bid success likelihood, encouraging participation from firms with established expertise in regional supply chains and local labour markets. The initiative supports businesses seeking to bolster technical skills and create sustainable growth by favouring suppliers who value transparency and fair returns over aggressive price competition, thereby promoting a revitalised and resilient construction sector. ## Notice Procurement Hub is tendering for the appointment of the Regional Construction Framework (RCF), a pioneering procurement vehicle designed to meet the evolving needs of the United Kingdom's public sector. As the procurement landscape undergoes its most significant transformation in a generation with the implementation of the Procurement Act 2023, the RCF represents a proactive and sophisticated response to these changes. This framework is not merely a list of suppliers; it is a dedicated solution specifically engineered for construction projects with a value of up to PS10 million, strategically targeting contractors who are the lifeblood of regional infrastructure. Our vision for the RCF is to move decisively beyond the traditional "race to the bottom" that has historically characterised public sector procurement. By adhering to the rigorous recommendations set out in Professor David Mosey's "Constructing the Gold Standard" review, we aim to foster a sustainable, high-performing construction ecosystem built on transparency, fair returns, and long-term collaboration. In an industry where profit margins averaged just 1.7% in 2024, the RCF prioritises cost certainty and regional market resilience over unsustainable price-cutting. For potential bidders, the RCF offers a unique opportunity to engage with a framework that values technical expertise and regional presence as much as commercial competitiveness. We are seeking firms who possess deep roots in local labour markets and specialised regional supply chains. Through a limited supplier panel of only three contractors per lot, we ensure a high win probability for our partners, reducing the "wasted" bid costs and "bid fatigue" often associated with larger, unmanaged frameworks. ### Planning Information This Pre Market Engagement Notice invites potential suppliers to request to join the Pre Market Engagement Session for the Procurement Hub Regional Construction Framework. The session will be held at Armitage, South Rings Business Park, Preston, PR5 6BZ September 7th 2026 10:00 until 15:00. The session will involve: Validating the market - do regional contractors recognise the opportunity, the project value band and the likely call off routes Stress test the design - challenge lots, supplier density, insurance and financial thresholds, accreditations and contract mechanics. Co design what works - gather practical feedback on risk, retention, social value, reporting, mobilisation and bid appetite. Whilst we will endeavour to include as many interested parties as possible, capacity restrictions will dictate the number of attendees. Material used on the day and any Q&A will be collated into a pack for all interested parties including those who could not attend. Please use the following link to register your interest: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/PyRK7bTRhd ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073521-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 11 Sep 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2033 | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | PLACES FOR PEOPLE GROUP LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | WC1X 8QR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden | | Local authority | Camden | | Electoral ward | King's Cross | | Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 4 Aug 2026 at 09:38 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073521-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073521-2026 4th August 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/PyRK7bTRhd - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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