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# Professional Services Framework

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/professional-services-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-0514b0). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Orbit Group Limited: "Professional Services Framework". Published status: planned. Planned Pipeline Value: £136,900,000. 12 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 11 May 2026, 09:00 BST. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNED (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Orbit Group Limited](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/orbit-group-limited-rsh-l4123)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** £136,900,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 11 May 2026 at 09:00 BST
- **Lots:** 12
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Architectural design services, Auditing services, Building surveying services, Civil engineering consultancy services, Energy-efficiency consultancy services (+10 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UK, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKJ
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 3 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/professional-services-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-0514b0#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0514b0`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/professional-services-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-0514b0#tl-md)

## 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.

## Lots (12)
### Lot 1: Financial, Audit & Risk Services
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 66171000, 70000000, 71220000, 71311000, 71314300, 71315300
- **Delivery regions:** UK, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKJ
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £5,500,000
- **Description:** 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, advis...
- **Contract Period:** 26/10/2026 to 25/10/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Digital Transformation & Technology Services
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 72222300
- **Delivery regions:** UKF, UKG, UKH, UKJ
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £100,000,000
- **Description:** 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...
- **Contract Period:** 26/10/2026 to 25/10/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 3: Civil and Structural Engineering Services
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 71311000
- **Delivery regions:** UKF, UKG, UKH, UKJ
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £5,500,000
- **Description:** 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...
- **Contract Period:** 26/10/2026 to 25/10/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 4: Building Services Engineering (M&E)
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 71334000
- **Delivery regions:** UKF, UKG, UKH, UKJ
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £2,100,000
- **Description:** 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 pro...
- **Contract Period:** 26/10/2026 to 25/10/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 5: Architectural Design & Planning Services
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 71220000
- **Delivery regions:** UKF, UKG, UKH, UKJ
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £2,100,000
- **Description:** 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 a...
- **Contract Period:** 26/10/2026 to 25/10/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 6: Project Management & Technical Assurance Services
- **Lot id:** `6`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 72224000
- **Delivery regions:** UKF, UKG, UKH, UKJ
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £2,100,000
- **Description:** 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 ...
- **Contract Period:** 26/10/2026 to 25/10/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 7: Decarbonisation Retrofit for Dwellings (PAS 2035:2019) Services
- **Lot id:** `7`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 71314300
- **Delivery regions:** UKF, UKG, UKH, UKJ
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £10,000,000
- **Description:** 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, desi...
- **Contract Period:** 26/10/2026 to 25/10/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 8: Landscape Architectural Design Services
- **Lot id:** `8`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 71420000
- **Delivery regions:** UKF, UKG, UKH, UKJ
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £2,100,000
- **Description:** 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 techni...
- **Contract Period:** 26/10/2026 to 25/10/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 9: Sustainability & Environmental Consultancy Services
- **Lot id:** `9`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 90700000
- **Delivery regions:** UKF, UKG, UKH, UKJ
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £3,200,000
- **Description:** 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, ass...
- **Contract Period:** 26/10/2026 to 25/10/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 10: Fire Engineering Services Including EWS1 & FRAEW Surveys
- **Lot id:** `10`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 71317100
- **Delivery regions:** UKF, UKG, UKH, UKJ
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £2,100,000
- **Description:** 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...
- **Contract Period:** 26/10/2026 to 25/10/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 11: Surveying Services
- **Lot id:** `11`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 71315300
- **Delivery regions:** UKF, UKG, UKH, UKJ
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £1,100,000
- **Description:** 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...
- **Contract Period:** 26/10/2026 to 25/10/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 12: Valuation Services
- **Lot id:** `12`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 70000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKF, UKG, UKH, UKJ
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £1,100,000
- **Description:** 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,...
- **Contract Period:** 26/10/2026 to 25/10/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F024192-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-03-17T15:30:17.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-25T22:37:13.975Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-0514b0