Official UK procurement notice
IDT CONSULTANCY FRAMEWORK · UK public procurement notice
Authority: Radius Housing Association (Housing)·Consortium: 2 public authorities
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThe Contracting Authority wishes to procure a Framework with two (2) Integrated Design Teams for a multi-disciplined Integrated Design Team (IDT) to carry out the Services. This Framework is to cover Services in relation to Planned Maintenance Services and Repair Works which the Authority provides.
The Framework Member(s) appointed to this Framework will be required to provide full Integrated Design Team Professional Services to Radius Housing Association.
The Works that will be required include but are not limited to the following:-
- Major refurbishment, rehabilitation, and damp remediation works.
- Replacement/refurbishment of kitchens, bathrooms, doors, windows, heating systems, electrical wiring, and roofing (including structural alterations, roof lights, and cavity wall
insulation).
- Fire safety works, including upgrade/replacement of fire doors, compartmentation and fire stopping.
- External works such as pathways, ramps, railings, parking improvements, and surface treatments.
- Development works, including acquisition and adaptation of existing properties.
- Internal/external redecoration and space reconfiguration.
- General external works, including gutter/drain repairs, roof treatments, and cleaning.
- Works to ensure compliance with the Disability Discrimination Act.
- Works to ensure compliance with equality, accessibility, and safeguarding legislation.
- Investigation of structural defects, with costed remedial recommendations.
- Design and supervision of remedial works, including tendering support.
- Sustainability projects, including EPC reporting, assessments, and improvement works.
- Other maintenance and compliance-related works arising during the Framework term.
The Works as outlined above and the Services associated with same, are subject to change dependent upon the requirements of the Contracting Authority and the nature of Funding obtained and approvals received for each project. The Contracting Authority does not guarantee that any (or all) of the Services will be required or awarded under the Framework.
The successful Framework Member will be required to advise as to whether Planning, Building Control approval and/or any other regulatory approvals are required for Works arising out of an appointment under the framework and will make representations to the relevant authorities in this regard. Completed projects must have a structural life expectancy of at least 30 years.
The Authority's stock comprises a variety of house types including but not limited to Flats in Blocks and individual houses in the following categories:
- General Needs accommodation,
- Sheltered ,
- Supported Housing and Care Homes' sectors,
- Hostels and
- Office accommodation.
The above outline of current stock is indicative only. Suppliers should note that at any time the stock may be increased during the Framework period by way of development, mergers, acquisitions or stock transfer from other Contracting Authorities
- The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 1 Sept 2030, 23:59 BST.
- How the procedure runs: The Procurement method to be utilised is a Competitive Flexible Procedure as set out at Regulation 20(2(b)) of The Procurement Act 2023 (the Act or PA23). This Competitive Flexible shall consist of a number of stages outlined below and explained in further detail throughout this document and in subsequent documents as the procurement exercise will progress: STAGE 1: Conditions of Participation (CoP) The CoP Stage allows for the pre-qualification of Contractors and will provide Radius with sufficient information to allow Contractors to be selected for further stages. Contractors’ responses will be evaluated against the criteria set out in these Instructions and the accompanying documents in this CoP Package (CoPP). Contractors must respond to all the questions in the CoPP and must provide all the supporting information requested. STAGE 2: Tender Stage Contractors short-listed from the pre-qualification process will be invited to participate in a competitive tender process. Shortlisted Tenderers will be issued with comprehensive tender documents which shall provide sufficient information for tenderers to submit a bid. The Award Criteria shall be on the basis of Most Advantageous Tender or Lowest Acceptable Cost. Radius Housing reserve the right to run multiple stages in the procurement competition in order to identify the Most Advantageous Tender. The Tender Stage Instructions will provide full details of this stage. STAGE 3: Post Tender Negotiation (Optional) The Contracting Authority may award the procurement competition to the Most Advantageous Tender / Lowest Acceptable Cost after the assessment Stage 2. The Contracting Authority also reserves the right at its sole discretion following the completion of the evaluation of all responses and the identification of the Most Advantageous Tender / Lowest Acceptable Cost Offer according to the award criteria to enter dialogue with the most advantageous tenderer in order to refine elements of the contract, service, specification, social value offer, sustainability and or cost prior to the execution of the Framework Agreement and or Call Off contracts. Nothing stated in this ITT or during the Competition is or shall be relied on as a promise or representation as to the future or a commitment by the Authority to award or enter into any contract. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to not award to the lowest or any tender or to discontinue this Procurement Competition at any time.
CPV: Architectural and related services · Architectural design services · Architectural, engineering and planning services · Building surveying services · Quantity surveying services
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Closed framework
- Call-offs
- call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
- Places
- up to 2 suppliers · 5 bids received (2.5 per place) · 2 appointed (full)
- Framework period
- 3 yrs · up to 5 yrs from 1 Jan 2026
Published description of the framework
As described in the tender documents.
The lotProcurement structure
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
- Quality Assessment
- Price
- Social Value Assessment
- “IDT CONSULTANCY FRAMEWORK” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 2 suppliers, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · next expected 1 Sept 2030
- First published
- 21 Oct 2025, 09:58 BST
- Last source update
- 19 Mar 2026, 12:40 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 1 Dec 2025
- Authority reference
RAD175- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-066970- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d068Find a Tender
- How it runs
The Procurement method to be utilised is a Competitive Flexible Procedure as set out at Regulation 20(2(b)) of The Procurement Act 2023 (the Act or PA23).
This Competitive Flexible shall consist of a number of stages outlined below and explained in further detail throughout this document and in subsequent documents as the procurement exercise will progress:
STAGE 1: Conditions of Participation (CoP)
The CoP Stage allows for the pre-qualification of Contractors and will provide Radius with sufficient information to allow Contractors to be selected for further stages.
Contractors’ responses will be evaluated against the criteria set out in these Instructions and the accompanying documents in this CoP Package (CoPP). Contractors must respond to all the questions in the CoPP and must provide all the supporting information requested.
STAGE 2: Tender Stage
Contractors short-listed from the pre-qualification process will be invited to participate in a competitive tender process. Shortlisted Tenderers will be issued with comprehensive tender documents which shall provide sufficient information for tenderers to submit a bid. The Award Criteria shall be on the basis of Most Advantageous Tender or Lowest Acceptable Cost. Radius Housing reserve the right to run multiple stages in the procurement competition in order to identify the Most Advantageous Tender. The Tender Stage Instructions will provide full details of this stage.
STAGE 3: Post Tender Negotiation (Optional)
The Contracting Authority may award the procurement competition to the Most Advantageous Tender / Lowest Acceptable Cost after the assessment Stage 2. The Contracting Authority also reserves the right at its sole discretion following the completion of the evaluation of all responses and the identification of the Most Advantageous Tender / Lowest Acceptable Cost Offer according to the award criteria to enter dialogue with the most advantageous tenderer in order to refine elements of the contract, service, specification, social value offer, sustainability and or cost prior to the execution of the Framework Agreement and or Call Off contracts.
Nothing stated in this ITT or during the Competition is or shall be relied on as a promise or representation as to the future or a commitment by the Authority to award or enter into any contract.
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to not award to the lowest or any tender or to discontinue this Procurement Competition at any time.
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 17 Nov 2025, 14:00 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- 10 Nov 2025, 14:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
21 Oct 2025 → 19 Mar 2026 · 8 dates- Tender notice published364 days ago21 Oct 2025, 09:58 BST
- Clarification questions by344 days ago10 Nov 2025, 14:00 GMT
- Admission / appointment period ends337 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown17 Nov 2025, 14:00 GMT
- Award decision expected by322 days ago1 Dec 2025, 23:59 GMT
- Contract starts292 days ago1 Jan 2026
- Assessment summaries sent288 days ago5 Jan 2026
- Standstill ends278 days ago14 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Latest notice published215 days ago19 Mar 2026, 12:40 GMT
Notice history
7 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 21 Oct 2025- Tender notice published21 Oct 2025, 09:58 BSTUK4
- Contract award notice published5 Jan 2026, 15:28 GMTUK6
- Status changed to complete5 Jan 2026, 15:28 GMT
- Procurement method changed5 Jan 2026, 15:28 GMT
- Buyer details updated5 Jan 2026, 15:28 GMT
- Contract signature expected1 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMTscheduled
- Contract details notice published19 Mar 2026, 12:40 GMTUK7
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moore MacDonald & PartnersSME, THE FCM PARTNERSHIP LTDSME1 Mar 2026 – 28 Feb 2028 · up to 28 Feb 2030Extensions: The Framework is for an initial period of two (2) years with Radius having the option to exercise up to two (2) contractual extensions of 12 months (2+1+1). Radius reserve the right to offer longer extensions but the total of these will not exceed 2 years and the maximum framework duration shall be 4 years. | £3,000,000 | 5 Jan 2026 | Awarded |
Contracts
Contract 1 · Moore MacDonald & PartnersSME, THE FCM PARTNERSHIP LTDSME
- Signed
- 19 Mar 2026
- Value
- £4,000,000
- Period
- 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 · up to 31 Mar 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- The Framework is for an initial period of two (2) years with Radius having the option to exercise up to two (2) contractual extensions of 12 months (2+1+1). Radius reserve the right to offer longer extensions but the total of these will not exceed 2 years and the maximum framework duration shall be 4 years.
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5final-stage tenders · 6 at stage one | 5 | 0 | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeConsortium members and other public bodies
- Radius Housing AssociationContracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central governmentNorthern Irish devolved regulations apply
Framework contractors & participating bidders
2 commercial parties on the notice- MOORE MACDONALD & PARTNERS LIMITEDFramework contractor
- THE FCM PARTNERSHIP LTDFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (3)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender