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Scope

Reference

TSS 2026

Description

Established in 2004, Procurement for Housing (PfH) is a national procurement consortium dedicated to the social housing sector and supported by the National Housing Federation (NHF), Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) and HouseMark. Collectively, our Members manage more than 90% of UK' social housing stock, with PfH helping them to achieve efficiency savings using a wide range of services including framework agreements, dynamic purchasing systems, spend analyses, strategy reviews, consolidated billing and comprehensive reporting. PfH is a contracting authority under section 2 of the Procurement Act 2023 and a centralised procurement authority under section 1(4) of that Act.

Please refer to for additional information.

PfH is administered by Inprova Limited and is headquartered in the North West of England, with over 20 years of expertise and experience offering a complete procurement solutions package across outsourcing, technology and consultancy. By integrating procurement services and technology, Inprova operates as a delivery partner, supporting business performance improvement for the public sector

PfH intends to establish a framework agreement for Technical Consultancy Services. The framework will operate nationally, for four years and will cover professional support services relating to areas such as Project Management, Cost management, Mechanical & Electrical Engineering, Architectural Services, CDM, General construction-related consultancy services and Net Zero and a range of other consultancy services. The framework will be divided into lots, which will be set out in the Tender Notice.

Commercial tool

Establishes a framework

Total value (estimated)

• £260,000,000 excluding VAT
• £312,000,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

• 4 January 2027 to 3 January 2031
• 4 years

Main procurement category

Services

Contract locations

• UKN - Northern Ireland
• UKL - Wales
• UKK - South West (England)
• UKJ - South East (England)
• UKI - London
• UKH - East of England
• UKG - West Midlands (England)
• UKF - East Midlands (England)
• UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
• UKD - North West (England)
• UKC - North East (England)

Not the same for all lots

CPV classifications are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.

Lot 1. Asset Management Consultancy

Description

The provision of Asset Management services, including but not limited to

• Stock Condition Surveys

• House Condition Surveys

• Active Asset Management (stock rationalisation)

• Options Appraisals

• Strategic Asset Management & Business Planning Advice

• Data Validation

• Database Support

• Housing Quality Standards Surveys (Decent Homes, WHQS, SHQS)

• Housing Health and Safety Rating System(HHRS)

• Decent Homes Standard

• Welsh Housing Quality Standard

• Building Surveying

• Disability Discrimination Act Surveys

• Dilapidation Surveys

• Estate/Environmental Surveys

• Energy Performance Certificates

And other services as required

The consultants will hold appropriate qualifications accredited by the relevant Institute or association of equivalent standing in this field, as required for the delivery of the services. The Consultant may be requested to provide evidence of membership during the term of the Framework.

Lot value (estimated)

• £20,000,000 excluding VAT
• £24,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

• 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Same for all lots

Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 2. Surveying & Project Management

Description

The provision of Surveying and Project Management Services, including but not limited to

• Quantity Surveyor & Cost Control

• Partnering and Best Value Procurement Advisers

• Guidance on Selection of ÂÜÀòÔ­´´ Documentation and Contract Forms

• Pre-Work Estimate and Budget Advice

• Tender Document and Preparation

• Building Surveyor

• Employers Agent

• Contract Manager/Administrator

• Programme Manager

• Project Manager

• Clerk of Works & Quality Manager

• Partnering Adviser

• Resident Liaison Officer

• ÂÜÀòÔ­´´ Management

Lot value (estimated)

• £20,000,000 excluding VAT
• £24,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

• 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Same for all lots

Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 3. MEP Consultancy

Description

The provision of MEP services, including but not limited to

-Building Services Design

-Mechanical Engineering

-Electrical Engineering

-Lighting

-Mechanical Engineering

-Electrical Engineering

-Lifts

-Renewables

- Other services as required

Lot value (estimated)

• £20,000,000 excluding VAT
• £24,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

• 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings

Same for all lots

Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 4. ÂÜÀòÔ­´´ Design Management, Principal designer Including HRB and Gateway 2

Description

The provision of CDM , Principal Designer, and HRB services, including but not limited to

-Principal Designer:

-CDM Consultant

-Building Safety Act Support

Other services as required

Lot value (estimated)

• £20,000,000 excluding VAT
• £24,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

• 71530000 - ÂÜÀòÔ­´´ consultancy services

Same for all lots

Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 5. Net Zero Consultancy including funding

Description

The provision of Net Zero Consultancy services comprises the provision of services assisting toward the achievement of a balance between carbon emitted in the atmosphere and carbon removed from it. These include (but are not limited to):

• Stock Assessment on behalf of the participating authority

• Development of roadmaps toward net-zero carbon consultancy

• Development of corporate sustainability/ESG strategies

• Grant/funding management

• Client awareness and staff development workshops

• Advice on refurbishment options and building fabric solutions

• Post installation monitoring

• Strategic options appraisals

• Assistance with advancement toward ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems certification

• Retrofit Coordinator (PAS 2035) roles

• Retrofit Assessor

• Retrofit Designers

• Design and project management of energy efficient systems

• Advice on current energy legislation and compliance with law

• Advice on the operation and maintenance of installed measures

• Change management

• Baseline assessments

• Undertaking of energy audits

• Advice on relevant health and safety measures

• Other Net Zero related consultancy services

Lot value (estimated)

• £20,000,000 excluding VAT
• £24,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

• 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Same for all lots

Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 6. Architectural Services

Description

The provision of architectural Services, including but not limited to.

• Master planning

• Landscape Design

• Interior Design

• Feasibility Proposals

• Option Studies

• Measured Building Surveys

• New Build Design

• Refurbishment Design

• Use of BIM for Co-ordinated Design

• SAP Assessments

• Lifetime Homes Assessments

• Housing Quality Indicators Assessments

• BBA Certified U-Value Calculations

• BREEAM

Lot value (estimated)

• £20,000,000 excluding VAT
• £24,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

• 71200000 - Architectural and related services

Same for all lots

Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 7. Combined Fire Consultancy Services

Description

The consultant shall offer combined Fire engineering services, including but not limited to

Risk Assessment & Compliance

Building Design & Engineering

Emergency Planning & Management

Design Systems & Testing (suppression, detection, Alarms, Lighting, smoke control etc)

Lot value (estimated)

• £20,000,000 excluding VAT
• £24,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

• 71317000 - Hazard protection and control consultancy services
• 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

Same for all lots

Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 8. Valuations

Description

The provision of RICS valuation services, including but not limited to

• Stock valuation

• Commercial Valuation

• Insurance reinstatement costs

Lot value (estimated)

• £10,000,000 excluding VAT
• £12,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

• 71530000 - ÂÜÀòÔ­´´ consultancy services

Same for all lots

Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 9. Digital Services

Description

The provision of Consultants offering Digital services, including but not limited to

• Digital Transformation & Strategy

• Cloud & Infrastructure Modernisation

• Cyber Security & Compliance

• Responsible AI & Automation

• Data Analytics & Governance

• Analytics and dashboards

• Software Implementation

Lot value (estimated)

• £10,000,000 excluding VAT
• £12,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

• 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Same for all lots

Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 10. Combined Built Environment Consultancy

Description

The provision of Built Environment Consultancy services, including but not limited to

Asset management

Project management

MEP consultancy

CDM Services

Net Zero Consultancy

Fire Consultancy

Structural and Civil Engineering

Lot value (estimated)

• £50,000,000 excluding VAT
• £60,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

• 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Same for all lots

Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 11. Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy Services

Description

Provision of Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy services, including but not limited to

- Asset management

-Project management

- MEP consultancy

-CDM Services

-Net Zero Consultancy

-Fire Consultancy

-Structural and Civil Engineering

-Computing Services

- Procurement Services

Lot value (estimated)

• £50,000,000 excluding VAT
• £60,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

• 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
• 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Same for all lots

Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Framework

Maximum number of suppliers

Unlimited

Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers

3%

Framework operation description

See tender documents for further information on pricing methodology and process for the award of contracts

Award method when using the framework

Either with or without competition

Contracting authorities that may use the framework

Participation

Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation

Lot 1. Asset Management Consultancy

Lot 2. Surveying & Project Management

Lot 10. Combined Built Environment Consultancy

Lot 11. Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy Services

See the ITT documents for further information

Lot 3. MEP Consultancy

Lot 4. ÂÜÀòÔ­´´ Design Management, Principal designer Including HRB and Gateway 2

Lot 5. Net Zero Consultancy including funding

Lot 6. Architectural Services

Lot 7. Combined Fire Consultancy Services

Lot 8. Valuations

Lot 9. Digital Services

See the ITT documents for details

Technical ability conditions of participation

Lot 1. Asset Management Consultancy

Lot 2. Surveying & Project Management

Lot 10. Combined Built Environment Consultancy

Lot 11. Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy Services

See the ITT documents for further information

Lot 3. MEP Consultancy

Lot 4. ÂÜÀòÔ­´´ Design Management, Principal designer Including HRB and Gateway 2

Lot 5. Net Zero Consultancy including funding

Lot 6. Architectural Services

Lot 7. Combined Fire Consultancy Services

Lot 8. Valuations

Lot 9. Digital Services

See the ITT documents for details

Particular suitability

Lot 1. Asset Management Consultancy

Lot 2. Surveying & Project Management

Lot 3. MEP Consultancy

Lot 4. ÂÜÀòÔ­´´ Design Management, Principal designer Including HRB and Gateway 2

Lot 5. Net Zero Consultancy including funding

Lot 6. Architectural Services

Lot 7. Combined Fire Consultancy Services

Lot 8. Valuations

Lot 9. Digital Services

Lot 10. Combined Built Environment Consultancy

Lot 11. Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy Services

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Submission

Enquiry deadline

30 September 2026, 12:00pm

Tender submission deadline

16 October 2026, 12:00pm

Submission address and any special instructions

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

English

Award decision date (estimated)

11 December 2026

Award criteria

Other information

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Contracting authority

Procurement for Housing

• Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRLY-9676-WPTJ

2 Olympic Way

Birchwood

WA2 0YL

United Kingdom

Contact name: Tony Wood

Email: twoods [at] pfh.co.uk

Region: UKD61 - Warrington

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government