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title: "Retrofit Consultancy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dcb8"
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# Retrofit Consultancy

Buyer: ADVANTAGE SOUTHWEST LLP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dcb8

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## Summary

Advantage South West LLP has initiated a procurement process titled "Retrofit Consultancy," falling under the industry category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. This procurement is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom (UKK). The process is currently in the tender stage, with key deadlines for expressions of interest set for 4th September 2026, an enquiry period closing on 26th August 2026, and the award period ending on 5th October 2026. The procurement employs a selective competitive flexible procedure and is associated with a substantial contract value of £13,400,000. This initiative aims to establish a framework of retrofit consultants and principal designer services, aligning with the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54, and is intended to facilitate the business’s goal of achieving an EPC C rating for all properties by 2028.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms involved in engineering, construction, and design services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) alongside voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria. Successful participants will be part of a four-year open framework, which provides ongoing opportunities to engage with institutions like Bromford, Flagship, and the LiveWest Group. The procurement process, structured to shortlist and invite a maximum of five experienced consultants to tender, enables businesses to secure a pivotal role in significant retrofit projects, promoting both market visibility and potential expansion within the industry.

## Notice

Stage 1 - Conditions of Participation > Stage 2 - ITT (Tender) 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, 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 these 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074314-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | 2026-10-12 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,400,000 |
| Lots value | £13,400,000 |
| 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 | ADVANTAGE SOUTHWEST LLP |
| 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

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 14:34 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074314-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074314-2026
  5th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/AdvertSummary?projectId=149c5a15-d190-f111-813c-005056b64545&projectStepId=209c5a15-d190-f111-813c-005056b64545
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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