Official UK procurement notice
Social Housing Emerging Disrupters 5 Framework
Authority: Procurement for Housing (Public body)
Re-procurement openSocial Housing Emerging Disrupters 6 · bids close
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionEstablished 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 www.pfh.co.uk ↗ 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 is establishing The Social Housing Emerging Disruptors (SHED) 5 Framework to promote innovation through establishing national arrangements to provide innovative goods, works and services to the housing market and the wider public sector.
The first Social Housing Emerging Disrupters (SHED) Framework Agreement was launched in January 2022, comprising 18 innovative solutions. The aim was to create a framework of innovation permitting start-ups, small and medium sized businesses and the voluntary sector as well as established larger companies to offer their innovative products and services to the public sector. The second SHED framework (SHED 2) comprising a further 20 suppliers with a range of innovative solutions was launched in January 2023 and
was shortlisted for the 'Innovation Procurement Project of the Year' Award by Built Environment Network. SHED 3 commenced in January 2024 with 21 suppliers. SHED 4, comprising 17 solutions was launched in January 2025.
To reflect the emerging nature of innovation, a fifth SHED Framework (SHED 5) was procured from Autumn 2025. The solution will enable PfH Members to procure a range of products and services that offer real and innovative benefit to the housing and wider public sector. The framework will provide successful suppliers with the opportunity to promote their innovation and will allow fledgling markets to test their true potential, providing the foundations for success and wider adoption across the public sector.
The Framework Agreement will operate on a national basis, providing an offering suitable for members of PfH in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland and other public bodies permitted to use the Framework Agreement. Suppliers will not be excluded for not being able to supply all regions.
CPV: Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services · Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security · Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) · Construction work · Education and training services · Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting · Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products · Health and social work services · Industrial machinery · Installation services (except software) · Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages · Other community, social and personal services · +3 more
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Open framework
- Call-offs
- call-offs are awarded directly to appointed suppliers, without further competition
- Bids received
- 26 bids received · 26 suppliers appointed
- Framework period
- 3 yrs from 29 Jan 2026
- Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
- 4% of call-off value
Who may buy through it
This Framework Agreement may be used by all current members of PfH at the time of the FTS notice and those contracting authorities that become a member of PfH during the period of the Framework Agreement. This includes all contracting authorities across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland listed on the following page of the PfH website:
procurementforhousing.co.uk/permissible-users/ ↗
This includes registered providers of social housing; registered social landlords; the Northern Ireland Housing Executive; public authorities; local authorities; ALMOs; central government departments; schools, colleges, universities and other education establishments; hospital trusts, ambulance services and other NHS organisations and services; fire and rescue, police and other emergency services; passenger transport services; charities and other third sector organisations and any wholly owned subsidiaries of the above organisations. See paragraph 1.3.5 of the tender pack.
Published description of the framework
The SHED 5 Framework Agreement enables Contracting Authorities to access innovative solutions for the social housing sector quickly and compliantly.
Following a tender process, a list of pre-approved and awarded suppliers is established. Contracting Authorities will down-select their most economically advantageous (MAT) supplier for their specific requirement via the SHED portal, using the information provided on supplier capabilities and framework pricing as a guide.
Pricing captured at Framework level provides an indicative baseline. Given the emerging and diverse nature of SHED solutions, final pricing is normally bespoke to each Call-Off Contract and agreed directly with the selected supplier under the Framework terms.
This model combines the assurance of pre-vetted suppliers with the flexibility to tailor pricing and specifications to meet individual needs.
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1AwardedPublished value£500,000,000
What it takes to wini
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 morei
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).
Published sub-criteria (2)
- SHED 5 Quality: 80%
- SHED 5 - Price: 20%
Published award criteria (2)
- SHED 5 Quality
- SHED 5 - Price
- Price carries 20 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 2 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
- “Social Housing Emerging Disrupters 5 Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract, and call-offs are awarded directly: getting appointed is the whole game.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open 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
- This Framework Agreement may be used by all current members of PfH at the time of the FTS notice and those contracting authorities that become a member of PfH during the period of the Framework Agreement. This includes all contracting authorities across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland listed on the following page of the PfH website: http://procurementforhousing.co.uk/permissible-users/ This includes registered providers of social housing; registered social landlords; the Northern Ireland Housing Executive; public authorities; local authorities; ALMOs; central government departments; schools, colleges, universities and other education establishments; hospital trusts, ambulance services and other NHS organisations and services; fire and rescue, police and other emergency services; passenger transport services; charities and other third sector organisations and any wholly owned subsidiaries of the above organisations. See paragraph 1.3.5 of the tender pack.
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 21 Aug 2025, 15:30 BST
- Last source update
- 12 Jan 2026, 12:24 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 4 Dec 2025
- Authority reference
SJ/10/09/25/SHED5- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-055645- Latest notice
- Contract award notice (UK6)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-058c4bFind a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 15 Oct 2025, 12:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 3 Oct 2025, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
- Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
- call-off levy · 4% of call-off value
Timeline
21 Aug 2025 → 29 Jan 2026 · 11 dates- Planning notice published21 Aug 2025, 15:30 BST
- Market engagement3 Sept 2025, 23:59 BST
In line with the Procurement Act 2023 and our commitment to support innovation and ensure the SHED Framework remains accessible, transparent and beneficial to all parties, we will operate a structured engagement process for suppliers with innovative solutions.
Suppliers who believe they have a product, service, or approach that could add value to the public sector will be invited to participate in an Innovation Discussion with our team. The purpose of these sessions is twofold:
- Understanding the Framework – We will explain the SHED Framework, its objectives, and how it operates as a compliant route to market for the public sector. This will ensure suppliers have a clear understanding of the framework structure, requirements, and
opportunities.
- Exploring Innovation – Suppliers will have the opportunity to present their innovations, highlight the benefits, and discuss how these could be delivered effectively through the SHED Framework.
We are particularly committed to reducing barriers for SMEs and new market entrants by:
- Offering early engagement opportunities to understand their solutions.
- Providing clear guidance on compliance and procurement processes.
- Support suppliers in navigating requirements so that their innovations can be accessed by the public sector in a fair, open and competitive way.
Through this engagement process, we aim to create a collaborative environment where suppliers can confidently explore the suitability of the SHED Framework as a route to market, while ensuring members can benefit from innovative, high-quality, and compliant solutions.
Solutions.
- Next notice expected10 Sept 2025, 23:59 BST
- Tender notice published11 Sept 2025, 09:32 BST
- Clarification questions by385 days ago3 Oct 2025, 12:00 BST
- Admission / appointment period ends373 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown15 Oct 2025, 12:00 BST
- Award decision expected by322 days ago4 Dec 2025, 23:59 GMT
- Assessment summaries sent290 days ago6 Jan 2026
- Latest notice published284 days ago12 Jan 2026, 12:24 GMT
- Standstill ends274 days ago21 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Contract starts267 days ago29 Jan 2026
Notice history
9 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 21 Aug 2025- Preliminary market engagement notice published21 Aug 2025, 15:30 BSTUK2
- Tender notice published11 Sept 2025, 09:32 BSTUK4
- Published value updated to £500,000,00011 Sept 2025, 09:32 BSTwas £100,000,000
- Status changed to active11 Sept 2025, 09:32 BST
- Procurement method changed11 Sept 2025, 09:32 BST
- Deadline published: 15 Oct 2025, 12:00 BST11 Sept 2025, 09:32 BST
- Contract award notice published12 Jan 2026, 12:24 GMTUK6
- Status changed to complete12 Jan 2026, 12:24 GMT
- Contract signature expected26 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMTscheduled
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Gas Social Housing Ltd trading as PH Jones, DATABASE FOR BUSINESS LTD, Guidehouse Europe Limited, Lumensol LtdSME, Rainly LTD, Red Snapper Managed Services Limited +20 moreSocial Housing Emerging Disrupters (SHED 5) Framework29 Jan 2026 – 28 Jan 2029 | £500,000,000 | 16 Dec 2025standstill to 21 Jan 2026 | Standstill |
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26final-stage tenders · 35 at stage one | 25 | 0 | — |
Who bid
- did not winA2B Rapid Response Electrical Ltd · South East England
- did not winAlertacall LimitedSME · North West England
- did not winBays Consulting LtdSME · South East England
- did not winBreathe Pure · Greater London
- wonBritish Gas Social Housing Limited, trading as PH Jones · North West England
- did not winCENSIS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS LTD · Scotland
- did not winCONTROL FLOW TECHNOLOGIES GROUP LIMITED · North East England
- wonDATABASE FOR BUSINESS LTD · East Midlands
- did not winHARMONY FIRE LIMITEDSME · South West England
- wonIOPT LIMITEDSME · Scotland
- wonLumensol LtdSME · South East England
- did not winMOULDAWAY UK LIMITED · Scotland
- did not winNOVOVILLE LIMITED · Greater London
- did not winPorters Care Ltd · North West England
- wonRAINLY LTD · North West England
- wonRED SNAPPER MANAGED SERVICES LIMITED · South West England
- did not winSero Life LtdSME · Wales (Cymru)
- did not winOcto Assetmanagement B.V. trading as Spotr
- wonVOICESCAPE LIMITEDSME · North West England
- did not winWyser LtdSME · Wales (Cymru)
- did not winZAPCARBON LIMITEDSME · East of England
- did not winNewtech Energy Ltd · Scotland
- did not winHousingAI · East Midlands
- wonGUIDEHOUSE EUROPE LIMITED · Greater London
- did not winECO-GENICS (HOLDINGS) LTD · Scotland
- did not winPlanarific Ltd · Greater London
Bidders as named on the Procurement Act 2023 award notice. “Won” means the bidder holds an award on this notice.
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Framework contractors & participating bidders
26 commercial parties on the notice- A2B Rapid Response Electrical LtdFramework contractor
- Alertacall LimitedFramework contractor
- Bays Consulting LtdFramework contractor
- Breathe PureFramework contractor
- British Gas Social Housing Limited, trading as PH JonesFramework contractor
- CENSIS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS LTDFramework contractor
- CONTROL FLOW TECHNOLOGIES GROUP LIMITEDFramework contractor
- DATABASE FOR BUSINESS LTDFramework contractor
- ECO-GENICS (HOLDINGS) LTDFramework contractor
- GUIDEHOUSE EUROPE LIMITEDFramework contractor
Show 16 more suppliers
- HARMONY FIRE LIMITEDFramework contractor
- HousingAIFramework contractor
- IOPT LIMITEDFramework contractor
- Lumensol LtdFramework contractor
- MOULDAWAY UK LIMITEDFramework contractor
- NOVOVILLE LIMITEDFramework contractor
- Newtech Energy LtdFramework contractor
- Octo Assetmanagement B.V. trading as SpotrFramework contractor
- Planarific LtdFramework contractor
- Porters Care Ltd Framework contractor
- RAINLY LTDFramework contractor
- RED SNAPPER MANAGED SERVICES LIMITEDFramework contractor
- Sero Life LtdFramework contractor
- VOICESCAPE LIMITEDFramework contractor
- Wyser LtdFramework contractor
- ZAPCARBON LIMITEDFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (19)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Bidding documents and specifications Document 4 - Framework Scope and Requirements - SHED 5
- Bidding documents and specifications Document 5A - PSQ - SHED 5
- Bidding documents and specifications Document 5B - PSQ Scoring Methodology - SHED 5
- Bidding documents and specifications Document 6A - ITT Template - SHED 5
- Bidding documents and specifications Document 6B - ITT Scoring Methodology & Notes - SHED 5
- Bidding documents and specifications Document 6C - Solution Descriptions and Search Terms - SHED 5
- Bidding documents and specifications Document 7A - Scenario Pricing - SHED 5
- Bidding documents and specifications Document 1 - ITT - SHED 5
Show 8 more documents
- Bidding documents and specifications Document 9 - Call-Off Contract - SHED 5
- Bidding documents and specifications Document 11 - Tender Certificates - SHED 5
- Bidding documents and specifications Document 12a - PfH Gen2 file specification Standard v1.0
- Bidding documents and specifications Document 12b - Quantum GEN2 Billing Template
- Bidding documents and specifications Document 13 - Tender Submission Checklist
- Bidding documents and specifications Document 8 - Framework Agreement - SHED 5
- Bidding documents and specifications Document 2 - Instructions to Tenderers - SHED 5
- Bidding documents and specifications Document 3 - Selection & Award Criteria - SHED 5
Notices published for this procedure
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Preliminary market engagement notice Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender