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Published 15 May 2025, 15:04 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Professional Services Framework · UK public procurement notice

Official notice

Authority: Orbit Group Limited (Public body)

Open framework scheme12 lotsServicesCompetitive flexible procedureAbove thresholdSME suitableAccelerated
Planned pipeline value£136,900,000total for 12 lots · pipeline notice, not a live tender · 1 value update
Tender notice expected 28 Apr 2026from the planned procurement notice
Lots 12see the lot list below
Framework period 4 yrsends 25 Oct 2030 · up to 25 Oct 2034 with extensions · starts 26 Oct 2026

What is being bought12 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Orbit is preparing to procure a framework of suppliers to provide professional services requirements across its group.

The Framework is expected to include the following Lots although this is subject to change. The final lots will be confirmed in the published Tender Notice:

Lot 1 - Financial, Audit & Risk Services

Lot 2 - Digital Transformation & Technology Services

Lot 3 - Civil and Structural Engineering Services

Lot 4 - Building Services Engineering (M&E)

Lot 5 - Architectural Design & Planning Services

Lot 6 - Project Management & Technical Assurance Services

Lot 7 - Decarbonisation Retrofit for Dwellings (PAS 2035:2019) Services

Lot 8 - Landscape Architectural Design Services

Lot 9 - Sustainability & Environmental Consultancy Services

Lot 10 - Fire Engineering Services including EWS1 & FRAEW Surveys

Lot 11 - Surveying Services

Lot 12 - Valuation Services

It is proposed that this will be an open framework for a term of 8 years.

CPV: Architectural design services · Auditing services · Building surveying services · Civil engineering consultancy services · Energy-efficiency consultancy services · Environmental services · Financial consultancy services · Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services · Information technology services · Landscape architectural services · Mechanical and electrical engineering services · Project management consultancy services · +3 more

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Closed framework · open framework scheme (admission reopens)
Call-offs
call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
Framework period
4 yrs · up to 8 yrs from 26 Oct 2026

Lots and requirements (12)Procurement structure

12 lots · all with a published value

Every one of these 5 lots carries the same published figure, £2,100,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.

Lot #1Financial, Audit & Risk ServicesPlannedRenewal UK, East Midlands +3 4 yrsSMEPublished value£5,500,000

This Lot covers the provision of specialist financial, audit, and risk advisory services to support Orbit in maintaining strong financial governance, regulatory compliance, and effective risk management. Suppliers will provide expert assurance, advisory, and analytical services across a range of financial disciplines, ensuring transparency, accountability, and robust decision‑making.

(Please note the value shown for this lot is an estimate only and will be confirmed in the tender notice.)

Contract period: 26 Oct 2026 – 25 Oct 2030 (4 yrs) · up to 25 Oct 2034 with extensionsValue: £5,500,000 exc. VAT · £5,500,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: UK, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, South EastEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: It is envisaged at this time the initial contract term will be 4 years with an option to extend to a further 2 years. This will be confirmed in the published Tender Notice.
Lot #2Digital Transformation & Technology ServicesPlannedRenewal East Midlands, West Midlands +2 4 yrsPublished value£100,000,000

This Lot covers the provision of specialist digital, technology, and transformation services to support the organisation in modernising its systems, enhancing digital capability, and delivering technology‑enabled change. Suppliers will provide expert consultancy, development, integration, and programme delivery services across a wide range of digital disciplines, ensuring that technology investments are robust, secure, future‑ready, and aligned with organisational strategy.

(Please note the value shown for this lot is an estimate only and will be confirmed in the tender notice.)

Contract period: 26 Oct 2026 – 25 Oct 2030 (4 yrs) · up to 25 Oct 2034 with extensionsValue: £100,000,000 exc. VAT · £100,000,000 inc. VAT
Extensions: It is envisaged at this time the initial contract term will be 4 years with an option to extend to a further 2 years. This will be confirmed in the published Tender Notice.
Lot #3Civil and Structural Engineering ServicesPlannedRenewal East Midlands, West Midlands +2 4 yrsPublished value£5,500,000

This Lot covers the provision of professional Civil and Structural Engineering services to support the planning, design, and delivery of new‑build housing schemes and associated infrastructure. Suppliers will provide expert technical input across all project stages, ensuring that developments are safe, compliant, buildable, and cost‑effective, while supporting Orbit in meeting its statutory, regulatory, and strategic objectives.

(Please note the value shown for this lot is an estimate only and will be confirmed in the tender notice.)

Contract period: 26 Oct 2026 – 25 Oct 2030 (4 yrs) · up to 25 Oct 2034 with extensionsValue: £5,500,000 exc. VAT · £5,500,000 inc. VAT
Extensions: It is envisaged at this time the initial contract term will be 4 years with an option to extend to a further 2 years. This will be confirmed in the published Tender Notice.
Lot #4Building Services Engineering (M&E)PlannedRenewal East Midlands, West Midlands +2 4 yrsceiling above

This Lot covers the provision of professional Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) Engineering services to support the planning, design, assessment, and delivery of building services within new‑build and existing residential properties. Suppliers will provide specialist technical expertise across feasibility, design, condition assessment, and compliance, ensuring that building services systems are safe, efficient, resilient, and aligned with relevant standards and regulatory requirements.

(Please note the value shown for this lot is an estimate only and will be confirmed in the tender notice)

Contract period: 26 Oct 2026 – 25 Oct 2030 (4 yrs) · up to 25 Oct 2034 with extensions
Extensions: It is envisaged at this time the initial contract term will be 4 years with an option to extend to a further 2 years. This will be confirmed in the published Tender Notice.
Lot #5Architectural Design & Planning ServicesPlannedRenewal East Midlands, West Midlands +2 4 yrsceiling above

This Lot covers the provision of professional architectural services to support Orbit in the planning, design, and delivery of new‑build, refurbishment, and regeneration projects. Suppliers will provide creative, technical, and regulatory expertise across all stages of the design process, ensuring that schemes are high‑quality, buildable, compliant, and aligned with Orbit's strategic objectives.

(Please note the value shown for this lot is an estimate only and will be confirmed in the tender notice.)

Contract period: 26 Oct 2026 – 25 Oct 2030 (4 yrs) · up to 25 Oct 2034 with extensions
Extensions: It is envisaged at this time the initial contract term will be 4 years with an option to extend to a further 2 years. This will be confirmed in the published Tender Notice.
Lot #6Project Management & Technical Assurance ServicesPlannedRenewal East Midlands, West Midlands +2 4 yrsceiling above

This Lot covers the provision of Project Management and Technical Assurance Services, including Employer's Agent duties, project and programme management, pre‑construction inspections, review of drawings and specifications, and ongoing inspection of materials and construction works to ensure compliance, quality, and value for money

(Please note the value shown for this lot is an estimate only and will be confirmed in the tender notice.)

Contract period: 26 Oct 2026 – 25 Oct 2030 (4 yrs) · up to 25 Oct 2034 with extensions
Extensions: It is envisaged at this time the initial contract term will be 4 years with an option to extend to a further 2 years. This will be confirmed in the published Tender Notice.
Lot #7Decarbonisation Retrofit for Dwellings (PAS 2035:2019) ServicesPlannedRenewal East Midlands, West Midlands +2 4 yrsPublished value£10,000,000

This Lot covers the provision of specialist decarbonisation and retrofit services to support Orbit in improving the energy performance, comfort, and long‑term sustainability of its housing stock. Suppliers will provide expert advice, assessment, design, coordination, and evaluation services in line with PAS 2035 and relevant regulatory requirements, ensuring that retrofit measures are safe, effective, and deliver measurable carbon and energy savings.

(Please note the value shown for this lot is an estimate only and will be confirmed in the tender notice.)

Contract period: 26 Oct 2026 – 25 Oct 2030 (4 yrs) · up to 25 Oct 2034 with extensionsValue: £10,000,000 exc. VAT · £10,000,000 inc. VAT
Extensions: It is envisaged at this time the initial contract term will be 4 years with an option to extend to a further 2 years. This will be confirmed in the published Tender Notice.
Lot #8Landscape Architectural Design ServicesPlannedRenewal East Midlands, West Midlands +2 4 yrsceiling above

This Lot covers the provision of professional landscape architectural services to support the planning, design, and long‑term stewardship of external environments across urban and rural housing developments. Suppliers will provide creative and technical expertise to shape high‑quality, sustainable, and accessible outdoor spaces that enhance resident wellbeing, support biodiversity, and meet regulatory and planning requirements.

(Please note the value shown for this lot is an estimate only and will be confirmed in the tender notice.)

Contract period: 26 Oct 2026 – 25 Oct 2030 (4 yrs) · up to 25 Oct 2034 with extensions
Extensions: It is envisaged at this time the initial contract term will be 4 years with an option to extend to a further 2 years. This will be confirmed in the published Tender Notice.
Lot #9Sustainability & Environmental Consultancy ServicesPlannedRenewal East Midlands, West Midlands +2 4 yrsPublished value£3,200,000

This Lot covers the provision of specialist sustainability and environmental consultancy services to support Orbit in delivering low‑carbon, environmentally responsible, and regulatory‑compliant developments. Suppliers will provide expert advice, assessments, modelling, and reporting across a wide range of environmental disciplines, ensuring that projects meet statutory requirements, planning expectations, and organisational sustainability objectives.

(Please note the value shown for this lot is an estimate only and will be confirmed in the tender notice.)

Contract period: 26 Oct 2026 – 25 Oct 2030 (4 yrs) · up to 25 Oct 2034 with extensionsValue: £3,200,000 exc. VAT · £3,200,000 inc. VAT
Extensions: It is envisaged at this time the initial contract term will be 4 years with an option to extend to a further 2 years. This will be confirmed in the published Tender Notice.
Lot #10Fire Engineering Services Including EWS1 & FRAEW SurveysPlannedRenewal East Midlands, West Midlands +2 4 yrsceiling above

This Lot covers the provision of specialist fire engineering and fire safety assessment services to support Orbit in meeting its statutory duties, managing building safety risks, and ensuring the protection of our customers and assets. Suppliers will provide expert advice, surveys, technical analysis, and compliance support across both existing buildings and planned works, in accordance with relevant legislation, British Standards, PAS 9980, and the Building Safety Act.

(Please note the value shown for this lot is an estimate only and will be confirmed in the tender notice.)

Contract period: 26 Oct 2026 – 25 Oct 2030 (4 yrs) · up to 25 Oct 2034 with extensions
Extensions: It is envisaged at this time the initial contract term will be 4 years with an option to extend to a further 2 years. This will be confirmed in the published Tender Notice.
Lot #11Surveying ServicesPlannedRenewal East Midlands, West Midlands +2 4 yrsPublished value£1,100,000

This Lot covers the provision of professional surveying services to support the organisation in managing, maintaining, acquiring, and investing in its residential property portfolio. Suppliers will deliver expert inspection, assessment, and reporting services across a broad range of surveying disciplines, ensuring that assets are safe, compliant, well‑understood, and supported by robust technical advice.

(Please note the value shown for this lot is an estimate only and will be confirmed in the tender notice.)

Contract period: 26 Oct 2026 – 25 Oct 2030 (4 yrs) · up to 25 Oct 2034 with extensionsValue: £1,100,000 exc. VAT · £1,100,000 inc. VAT
Extensions: It is envisaged at this time the initial contract term will be 4 years with an option to extend to a further 2 years. This will be confirmed in the published Tender Notice.
Lot #12Valuation ServicesPlannedRenewal East Midlands, West Midlands +2 4 yrsPublished value£1,100,000

This Lot covers the provision of professional valuation services to support the organisation in managing, acquiring, developing, and strategically investing in its residential and mixed‑use property portfolio. Suppliers will provide expert valuation, appraisal, and analytical services across a wide range of asset types, ensuring that decisions are informed by accurate market intelligence, compliant methodologies, and robust technical advice.

(Please note the value shown for this lot is an estimate only and will be confirmed in the tender notice.)

Contract period: 26 Oct 2026 – 25 Oct 2030 (4 yrs) · up to 25 Oct 2034 with extensionsValue: £1,100,000 exc. VAT · £1,100,000 inc. VAT
Extensions: It is envisaged at this time the initial contract term will be 4 years with an option to extend to a further 2 years. This will be confirmed in the published Tender Notice.

What it takes to win
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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).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
Lot distribution rule: Suppliers may apply for any lots. It is possible that some or all lots may be restricted to a maximum amount of suppliers per lot. This will be confirmed in the tender notice.
What this means for your bid
  • “Professional Services Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, 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
Past planning notice
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Open framework scheme
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
Unspecified in notice
First published
15 May 2025, 15:04 BST
Last source update
17 Mar 2026, 15:30 GMT
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 5 Oct 2026
Authority reference
GPL0067
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-024192
Accelerated
Qualifying planned procurement notice
Latest notice
Preliminary market engagement notice (UK2)
Classification (CPV)
Architectural design servicesAuditing servicesBuilding surveying servicesCivil engineering consultancy servicesEnergy-efficiency consultancy servicesEnvironmental servicesFinancial consultancy servicesFire and explosion protection and control consultancy servicesInformation technology servicesLandscape architectural services
+5 moreMechanical and electrical engineering servicesProject management consultancy services
Delivery area
UKEast Midlands (UKF)West Midlands (UKG)East of England (UKH)South East (UKJ)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0514b0 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Appointment period ends
11 May 2026, 09:00 BST
Clarification deadline
4 May 2026, 17:00 BST
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en

Timeline

15 May 2025 → 26 Oct 2026 · 8 dates
  1. Planning notice published
    15 May 2025, 15:04 BST
  2. Latest notice published222 days ago
    17 Mar 2026, 15:30 GMT
  3. Market engagement196 days ago
    12 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST

    The specific procurement route is yet to be decided. To assist us with structuring the process we would be keen to hear from any interested suppliers.

    To register your interest, please see the advert on Procontract:

    procontract.due-north.com/Supplier/Advert/View ↗

    Click on 'Register interest in this opportunity' to access the project, download the questionnaire, complete and return via the portal before the deadline.

    The market insight gathered from this exercise will help to inform our procurement route and structure of the framework. Further details can be found within the project on Procontract.

    Orbit reserves the right to follow up with responding suppliers where additional context may be felt necessary from suppliers that respond to the questionnaire.

  4. Tender notice expected180 days ago
    28 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
  5. Clarification questions by174 days ago
    4 May 2026, 17:00 BST
  6. Admission / appointment period ends168 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    11 May 2026, 09:00 BST
  7. Award decision expected by20 days ago
    5 Oct 2026, 23:59 BST
  8. Today
    25 Oct 2026
  9. Contract startstoday
    26 Oct 2026

Notice history

6 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 15 May 2025
  1. Pipeline notice published
    15 May 2025, 15:04 BST
    UK1
  2. Planned procurement notice published
    16 Mar 2026, 16:54 GMT
    UK3
  3. Procurement method changed
    16 Mar 2026, 16:54 GMT
  4. Deadline published: 11 May 2026, 09:00 BST
    16 Mar 2026, 16:54 GMT
  5. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    17 Mar 2026, 15:30 GMT
    UK2
  6. Published value updated
    17 Mar 2026, 15:30 GMT

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Pipeline notice
Awards (0)
No award published
Contracts (0)
No contract published
Bid statistics
No aggregate bid statistics published

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

ORBIT GROUP LIMITED

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-COH: IP28503R · GB-PPON: PDDL-8571-LDGT Garden Court, Harry Weston Road, Binley Business Park, Binley, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 2SUContact name, email

Official documents & specifications (3)

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Notices published for this procedure