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Contract Notice

New Build Development Framework

  • First published: 26 March 2025
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-04e667
Published by:
Prosper
Authority ID:
AA70315
Publication date:
26 March 2025
Deadline date:
25 April 2025
Notice type:
Contract Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

The Authority seeks to establish a multi-supplier Framework to provide New Build Construction Works and associated services for its Members, Registered Social Landlords, Local Authorities and other Public Sector Contracting Bodies. The tender is split the following lots

• Lot 1a – North East (over £5M)

• Lot 1b – North East (up to £7M)

• Lot 2a – Yorkshire & Humber (over £5M)

• Lot 2b – Yorkshire & Humber (up to £7M)

• Lot 3 – North West

• Lot 4 – West Midlands

• Lot 5 – East Midlands

• Lot 6 – East of England

• Lot 7 – South East

• Lot 8 – South West

• Lot 9 – London

• Lot 10 – Wales

The authority seeks to appoint up to 8 suitably qualified Principal Contractors per Lot able to provide the full requirements.

Full notice text

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

PROSPER

Cobalt Business Exchange, Cobalt Park Way

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE28 9NZ

UK

Contact person: Mr Tim Jennett

Telephone: +44 1912805665

E-mail: info@prosper.uk.com

NUTS: UKC

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://prosper.uk.com/

Address of the buyer profile: http://prosper.uk.com/

I.2) Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:

https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=e3df6e14-8aef-ef11-8134-005056b64545


Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:

https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=e3df6e14-8aef-ef11-8134-005056b64545


I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

New Build Development Framework

Reference number: DN764120

II.1.2) Main CPV code

45000000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Works

II.1.4) Short description

The Authority seeks to establish a multi-supplier Framework to provide New Build Construction Works and associated services for its Members, Registered Social Landlords, Local Authorities and other Public Sector Contracting Bodies. The tender is split the following lots

• Lot 1a – North East (over £5M)

• Lot 1b – North East (up to £7M)

• Lot 2a – Yorkshire & Humber (over £5M)

• Lot 2b – Yorkshire & Humber (up to £7M)

• Lot 3 – North West

• Lot 4 – West Midlands

• Lot 5 – East Midlands

• Lot 6 – East of England

• Lot 7 – South East

• Lot 8 – South West

• Lot 9 – London

• Lot 10 – Wales

The authority seeks to appoint up to 8 suitably qualified Principal Contractors per Lot able to provide the full requirements.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 500 000 000.00  GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for maximum 10 lots

Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 10

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1a

II.2.1) Title

Lot 1a – North East (over £5M)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45000000

71000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKC

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

NORTH EAST REGION

Call-off Contract Values over £5M

The Framework is to cover Construction works and associated services. It is envisaged the primary usage will be for New Build Residential Developments. However, the scope of the framework includes but not limited to New Build, Refurbishment / Renovations; Extensions and/or improvements of

• Housing (including affordable housing and/or for rent/sale)

• Commercial Buildings

• Community and Civic Buildings

• Education Establishments

• Health care buildings

The scope includes Construction and Design & Build capability.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Tenderers may only bid for ONE of Lot 1a OR Lot 1b in North East

The Authority seeks to appoint up to 8 Suppliers able to provide the requirements across the entire geographical area covered by this Lot.

The Authority reserves the right to appoint additional Supplier(s) whose evaluated scores are within 0.50% of the total score achieved by the 8th placed submission.

Lot No: 1b

II.2.1) Title

Lot 1b – North East (up to £7M)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45000000

71000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKC

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

NORTH EAST REGION

Call-off Contract Values up to £7M

The Framework is to cover Construction works and associated services. It is envisaged the primary usage will be for New Build Residential Developments. However, the scope of the framework includes but not limited to New Build, Refurbishment / Renovations; Extensions and/or improvements of

• Housing (including affordable housing and/or for rent/sale)

• Commercial Buildings

• Community and Civic Buildings

• Education Establishments

• Health care buildings

The scope includes Construction and Design & Build capability.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Tenderers may only bid for one of Lot 1a OR Lot 1b in North East

The Authority seeks to appoint up to 8 Suppliers able to provide the requirements across the entire geographical area covered by this Lot.

The Authority reserves the right to appoint additional Supplier(s) whose evaluated scores are within 0.50% of the total score achieved by the 8th placed submission.

Lot No: 2a

II.2.1) Title

Lot 2a – Yorkshire & Humber (over £5M)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45000000

71000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKE

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

YORKSHIR & HUMBER REGION

Call-off Contract Values over £5M

The Framework is to cover Construction works and associated services. It is envisaged the primary usage will be for New Build Residential Developments. However, the scope of the framework includes but not limited to New Build, Refurbishment / Renovations; Extensions and/or improvements of

• Housing (including affordable housing and/or for rent/sale)

• Commercial Buildings

• Community and Civic Buildings

• Education Establishments

• Health care buildings

The scope includes Construction and Design & Build capability.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Tenderers may only bid for one of Lot 2a OR Lot 2b in Yorkshire & Humber Region

The Authority seeks to appoint up to 8 Suppliers able to provide the requirements across the entire geographical area covered by this Lot.

The Authority reserves the right to appoint additional Supplier(s) whose evaluated scores are within 0.50% of the total score achieved by the 8th placed submission.

Lot No: 2b

II.2.1) Title

Lot 2b – Yorkshire & Humber (up to £7M)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45000000

71000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKE

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

YORKSHIRE & HUMBER REGION

Call-off Contract Values up to £7M

The Framework is to cover Construction works and associated services. It is envisaged the primary usage will be for New Build Residential Developments. However, the scope of the framework includes but not limited to New Build, Refurbishment / Renovations; Extensions and/or improvements of

• Housing (including affordable housing and/or for rent/sale)

• Commercial Buildings

• Community and Civic Buildings

• Education Establishments

• Health care buildings

The scope includes Construction and Design & Build capability.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Tenderers may only bid for one of Lot 2a OR Lot 2b in Yorkshire & Humber Region

The Authority seeks to appoint up to 8 Suppliers able to provide the requirements across the entire geographical area covered by this Lot.

The Authority reserves the right to appoint additional Supplier(s) whose evaluated scores are within 0.50% of the total score achieved by the 8th placed submission.

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Lot 3 – North West

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45000000

71000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

NORTH WEST REGION

Call-off Contract: Any Project Value

The Framework is to cover Construction works and associated services. It is envisaged the primary usage will be for New Build Residential Developments. However, the scope of the framework includes but not limited to New Build, Refurbishment / Renovations; Extensions and/or improvements of

• Housing (including affordable housing and/or for rent/sale)

• Commercial Buildings

• Community and Civic Buildings

• Education Establishments

• Health care buildings

The scope includes Construction and Design & Build capability.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

The Authority seeks to appoint up to 8 Suppliers able to provide the requirements across the entire geographical area covered by this Lot.

The Authority reserves the right to appoint additional Supplier(s) whose evaluated scores are within 0.50% of the total score achieved by the 8th placed submission.

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

Lot 4 – West Midlands

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45000000

71000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

WEST MIDLANDS REGION

Call-off Contract: Any Project Value

The Framework is to cover Construction works and associated services. It is envisaged the primary usage will be for New Build Residential Developments. However, the scope of the framework includes but not limited to New Build, Refurbishment / Renovations; Extensions and/or improvements of

• Housing (including affordable housing and/or for rent/sale)

• Commercial Buildings

• Community and Civic Buildings

• Education Establishments

• Health care buildings

The scope includes Construction and Design & Build capability.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

The Authority seeks to appoint up to 8 Suppliers able to provide the requirements across the entire geographical area covered by this Lot.

The Authority reserves the right to appoint additional Supplier(s) whose evaluated scores are within 0.50% of the total score achieved by the 8th placed submission.

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

Lot 5 – East Midlands

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45000000

71000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

EAST MIDLANDS REGION

Call-off Contract: Any Project Value

The Framework is to cover Construction works and associated services. It is envisaged the primary usage will be for New Build Residential Developments. However, the scope of the framework includes but not limited to New Build, Refurbishment / Renovations; Extensions and/or improvements of

• Housing (including affordable housing and/or for rent/sale)

• Commercial Buildings

• Community and Civic Buildings

• Education Establishments

• Health care buildings

The scope includes Construction and Design & Build capability.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

The Authority seeks to appoint up to 8 Suppliers able to provide the requirements across the entire geographical area covered by this Lot.

The Authority reserves the right to appoint additional Supplier(s) whose evaluated scores are within 0.50% of the total score achieved by the 8th placed submission.

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

Lot 6 – East of England

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45000000

71000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKH

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

EAST OF ENGLAND REGION

Call-off Contract: Any Project Value

The Framework is to cover Construction works and associated services. It is envisaged the primary usage will be for New Build Residential Developments. However, the scope of the framework includes but not limited to New Build, Refurbishment / Renovations; Extensions and/or improvements of

• Housing (including affordable housing and/or for rent/sale)

• Commercial Buildings

• Community and Civic Buildings

• Education Establishments

• Health care buildings

The scope includes Construction and Design & Build capability.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

The Authority seeks to appoint up to 8 Suppliers able to provide the requirements across the entire geographical area covered by this Lot.

The Authority reserves the right to appoint additional Supplier(s) whose evaluated scores are within 0.50% of the total score achieved by the 8th placed submission.

Lot No: 7

II.2.1) Title

Lot 7 – South East

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45000000

71000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKJ

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

SOUTH EAST REGION

Call-off Contract: Any Project Value

The Framework is to cover Construction works and associated services. It is envisaged the primary usage will be for New Build Residential Developments. However, the scope of the framework includes but not limited to New Build, Refurbishment / Renovations; Extensions and/or improvements of

• Housing (including affordable housing and/or for rent/sale)

• Commercial Buildings

• Community and Civic Buildings

• Education Establishments

• Health care buildings

The scope includes Construction and Design & Build capability.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

The Authority seeks to appoint up to 8 Suppliers able to provide the requirements across the entire geographical area covered by this Lot.

The Authority reserves the right to appoint additional Supplier(s) whose evaluated scores are within 0.50% of the total score achieved by the 8th placed submission.

Lot No: 8

II.2.1) Title

Lot 8 – South West

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45000000

71000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

SOUTH WEST REGION

Call-off Contract: Any Project Value

The Framework is to cover Construction works and associated services. It is envisaged the primary usage will be for New Build Residential Developments. However, the scope of the framework includes but not limited to New Build, Refurbishment / Renovations; Extensions and/or improvements of

• Housing (including affordable housing and/or for rent/sale)

• Commercial Buildings

• Community and Civic Buildings

• Education Establishments

• Health care buildings

The scope includes Construction and Design & Build capability.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

The Authority seeks to appoint up to 8 Suppliers able to provide the requirements across the entire geographical area covered by this Lot.

The Authority reserves the right to appoint additional Supplier(s) whose evaluated scores are within 0.50% of the total score achieved by the 8th placed submission.

Lot No: 9

II.2.1) Title

Lot 9 – London

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45000000

71000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKI

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

LONDON REGION

Call-off Contract: Any Project Value

The Framework is to cover Construction works and associated services. It is envisaged the primary usage will be for New Build Residential Developments. However, the scope of the framework includes but not limited to New Build, Refurbishment / Renovations; Extensions and/or improvements of

• Housing (including affordable housing and/or for rent/sale)

• Commercial Buildings

• Community and Civic Buildings

• Education Establishments

• Health care buildings

The scope includes Construction and Design & Build capability.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

The Authority seeks to appoint up to 8 Suppliers able to provide the requirements across the entire geographical area covered by this Lot.

The Authority reserves the right to appoint additional Supplier(s) whose evaluated scores are within 0.50% of the total score achieved by the 8th placed submission.

Lot No: 10

II.2.1) Title

Lot 10 – Wales

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45000000

71000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

WALES REGION

Call-off Contract: Any Project Value

The Framework is to cover Construction works and associated services. It is envisaged the primary usage will be for New Build Residential Developments. However, the scope of the framework includes but not limited to New Build, Refurbishment / Renovations; Extensions and/or improvements of

• Housing (including affordable housing and/or for rent/sale)

• Commercial Buildings

• Community and Civic Buildings

• Education Establishments

• Health care buildings

The scope includes Construction and Design & Build capability.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

The Authority seeks to appoint up to 8 Suppliers able to provide the requirements across the entire geographical area covered by this Lot.

The Authority reserves the right to appoint additional Supplier(s) whose evaluated scores are within 0.50% of the total score achieved by the 8th placed submission.

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1) Conditions for participation

III.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents


III.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents


III.2) Conditions related to the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.

Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 96

Justification for any framework agreement duration exceeding 4 years:

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 25/04/2025

Local time: 10:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

EN

IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date: 25/04/2025

Local time: 10:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.3) Additional information

Prosper is acting as a central purchasing body in relation to this procurement. The framework will be available for use by the authority, its members and other contracting bodies within the Regions of England and Wales, including but not limited to:

Registered Social Landlords

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/current-registered-providers-of-social-housing

Local Authorities

https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council

Educational establishments

http://www.schoolswebdirectory.co.uk/localauthorities.php

https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/

https://www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/about-us/our-members

https://www.gov.uk/check-university-award-degree/recognised-bodies

NHS bodies

https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/nhs-provider-directory/

https://www.nhs.wales/about-us/

Police, fire and rescue

https://www.police.uk/pu/policing-in-the-uk/

https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Fire-and-Rescue-Services/

https://aace.org.uk/uk-ambulance-service/

Registered charities

https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search

Access to the framework will be subject to the approval of the authority.

Any organisation able to access this framework will be referred to in the documentation as a Contracting Body.

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Prosper Procurement Ltd

Cobalt Business Exchange, Cobalt Park Way

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE28 9NZ

UK

E-mail: info@prosper.uk.com

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

21/02/2025

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
71000000 Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services Construction and Real Estate
45000000 Construction work Construction and Real Estate

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
info@prosper.uk.com
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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