Official UK procurement notice
Wheatley Group Technical Consultancy Services Framework
Authority: The Wheatley Housing Group Limited (Housing)
What is being bought13 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThis framework will provide key construction consultancy services across the Wheatley Group’s programme. It will enable the delivery of investment in existing homes and neighbourhoods, new build and regeneration priorities, and the wider requirements of the Group, including but not limited to planned maintenance projects, extensions, adaptations, and redevelopment of existing properties. It is anticipated the tender opportunity will be a Multi-Lot Framework Agreement for the provision of construction consultancy services comprising of the following 12 lots. However, the Wheatley
Group reserves the right to amend.
Lot 1 Construction Project Managers
Lot 2 Architect
Lot 3 Landscape Architect
Lot 4 Structural & Civil Engineer
Lot 5 Mechanical & Electrical Engineer
Lot 6 Quantity Surveyor & Employers Agent
Lot 7 Multi-disciplinary Design Team
Lot 8 CDM Advisor
Lot 9 Clerk of Works
Lot 10 Energy Advisor
Lot 11 Planning Consultant
Lot 12 Fire Engineering - Single Building Assesments
CPV: Architectural and building-surveying services · Architectural and related services · Architectural design services · Architectural services for building extensions · Architectural services for buildings · Architectural services for outdoor areas · Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services · Architectural, engineering and planning services · Architectural, engineering and surveying services · Building surveying services · Building-inspection services · Civil engineering consultancy services · +27 more
How this framework works
From the published notice- Places
- up to 1 suppliers
- Electronic auction
- yes
Lots and requirements (13)Procurement structure
13 lots · 1 with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1Construction Project ManagersRenewalLot estimate not published
This lot seeks 3 suitably qualified Project Managers to provide services through all RIBA Plan of Work 2020 stages. The role will principally for the delivery of new build housing across all affordable tenures but with potential to include infrastructure contracts, masterplan phase only, rehabilitation of existing properties, extensions, adaptations and planned maintenance, community facilities, commercial space and office space. Projects will range in size, tenure and type. Projects will also range in location including urban, suburban and rural contexts and will be located in existing communities, growth and regeneration areas.
Lot #2ArchitectsRenewalLot estimate not published
This Lot seeks suitably qualified architectural practices to provide Architectural services through all RIBA Plan of Work 2020 stages, principally for the delivery of new build housing across all affordable tenures but with potential to include rehabilitation of existing properties, extensions, adaptations and planned maintenance, community facilities, commercial space and office space. Projects will range in size, tenure and type; principally delivering mainstream affordable housing (houses and flats) but with potential to include for particular needs. Projects will range in location including urban, suburban and rural contexts and existing, growth and regeneration areas.
The Lot also seeks the provision of Principal Designer service where the bidder can demonstrate the necessary competence and experience to deliver this role under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
Lot #3Landscape ArchitectRenewalLot estimate not published
This Lot seeks suitably qualified landscape architecture practices to provide Landscape Architecture services through all RIBA Plan of Work 2020 stages, principally for the delivery of new build housing across all affordable tenures but with potential to include rehabilitation of existing properties, extensions, adaptations and planned maintenance, community facilities, commercial space and office space. Projects will range in size, tenure and type; principally delivering mainstream affordable housing (houses and flats) but with potential to include for particular needs. Projects will range in location including urban, suburban and rural contexts and existing, growth and regeneration areas.
Lot #4Civil & Structural EngineersRenewalLot estimate not published
This Lot seeks suitably qualified civil and structural engineering practices to provide Civil and Structural Engineering services through all RIBA Plan of Work 2020 stages, principally for the delivery of new build housing across all affordable tenures but with potential to include rehabilitation of existing properties, extensions, adaptations and planned maintenance, community facilities, commercial space and office space. Projects will range in size, tenure and type; principally delivering mainstream affordable housing (houses and flats) but with potential to include for particular needs. Projects will range in location including urban, suburban and rural contexts and existing, growth and regeneration areas.
The Lot also seeks the provision of Principal Designer service where the bidder can demonstrate the necessary competence and experience to deliver this role under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
Lot #5Mechanical & Electrical EngineerRenewalPublished value£6,400,000
This Lot seeks suitably qualified Mechanical and Electrical Engineering practices to provide Mechanical and Electrical Engineering services through all RIBA Plan of Work 2020 stages, principally for the delivery of new build housing across all affordable tenures but with potential to include rehabilitation of existing properties, extensions, adaptations and planned maintenance, community facilities, commercial space and office space. Projects will range in size, tenure and type; principally delivering mainstream affordable housing (houses and flats) but with potential to include for particular needs.
Lot #6Quantity Surveyor & Employers AgentRenewalLot estimate not published
This Lot seeks suitably qualified Surveying practices to provide Quantity Surveying and Employer’s Agent services through all RIBA Plan of Work 2020 stages, principally for the delivery of new build housing across all affordable tenures but with potential to include rehabilitation of existing properties, extensions, adaptations and planned maintenance, community facilities, commercial space and office space. Projects will range in size, tenure and type; principally delivering mainstream affordable housing (houses and flats) but with potential to include for particular needs. Projects will range in location including urban, suburban and rural contexts and existing, growth and regeneration areas.
Lot #7Multi-Disciplinary Design TeamRenewalLot estimate not published
This Lot seeks 6 suitably qualified architectural practices to provide Lead Consultant and Architectural services and assemble, lead and manage a design team including Engineers, Landscape Architects and Principal Designers etc through all RIBA Plan of Work 2020 stages, principally for the delivery of new build housing across all affordable tenures but with potential to include rehabilitation of existing properties, extensions, adaptations and planned maintenance, community facilities, commercial space and office space. Projects will range in size, tenure and type; principally delivering mainstream affordable housing (houses and flats) but with potential to include for particular needs. Projects will range in location including urban, suburban and rural contexts and existing, growth and regeneration areas.
The Lot also seeks the provision of Principal Designer service where the bidder can demonstrate the necessary competence and experience to deliver this role under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
Lot #8CDM AdvisorRenewalLot estimate not published
This Lot seeks suitably qualified CDM Advisor to provide Construction Design and Management Advisory services through all RIBA Plan of Work 2020 stages, principally for the delivery of new build housing across all affordable tenures but with potential to include rehabilitation of existing properties, extensions, adaptations and planned maintenance, community facilities, commercial space and office space. Projects will range in size, tenure and type; principally delivering mainstream affordable housing (houses and flats) but with potential to include for particular needs. Projects will
Lot #9Clerk of WorksRenewalLot estimate not published
This Lot seeks suitably qualified Clerk of Works practices to provide Clerk of Works services through all RIBA Plan of Work 2020 stages, principally for the delivery of new build housing across all affordable tenures but with potential to include rehabilitation of existing properties, extensions, adaptations and planned maintenance, community facilities, commercial space and office space. Projects will range in size, tenure and type; principally delivering mainstream affordable housing (houses and flats) but with potential to include for particular needs. Projects will range in location including urban, suburban and rural contexts and existing, growth and regeneration areas
Lot #10Energy AdvisorRenewalLot estimate not published
This lot seeks to appoint suitably qualified Energy and Sustainability Consultant Practices, herein referred to as the ‘Consultant,’ for the provision of approved certifier of design - Domestic and/or non-domestic. In addition, services will include the provision of Options Appraisal, SAP calculations for Building Regulations and the production of Energy Performance Certificates from a Government-approved accreditation scheme.
Lot #11Planning ConsultantRenewalLot estimate not published
This Lot seeks three suitably qualified Planning practices to provide Planning services through the planning process, principally for the delivery of new build housing across all affordable tenures but with potential to include rehabilitation of existing properties, extensions, adaptations and planned maintenance, community facilities, commercial space and office space. Projects will range in size, tenure and type; principally delivering mainstream affordable housing (houses and flats) but with potential to include for particular needs. Projects will range in location including urban, suburban and rural contexts and existing, growth and regeneration areas.
Lot #12Fire Engineering - Single Building AssessmentsRenewalLot estimate not published
This Lot seeks up to 7 suitably qualified Fire Engineers to provide Single Building Assessments (SBAs) in accordance with Scottish Government requirements. Services will principally relate to existing residential buildings across a range of affordable housing tenures and will include the assessment of fire safety risks, including external wall systems and internal fire safety measures. Buildings will vary in height, construction type, age and complexity. Projects may be located across urban, suburban and rural settings, including existing communities and regeneration areas.
The Fire Engineers may be required to provide other survey services outwit the Single Building Assessment scope.
Lot #13Construction Project ManagersPlannedLot estimate not published
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 award criteria (2)
- Quality: 60
- Price: 40
- Suitability
Lot 1 Construction Project Managers - APM/CIOB/RICS
Lot 2 Architects - RIAS/RIBA/ARB
Lot 3 Landscape Architects - CMLI
Lot 4 Structural & Civil Engineers - IEng/CEng MICE
Lot 5 Mechanical & Electrical Engineers - IMechE/IET
Lot 6 Quantity Surveyor & Employers Agents - MRICS
Lot 7 Multi-disciplinary Design Teams - Membership of professional Institute as required (e.g. RIAS/RIBA, MICE, MRICS)
Lot 8 CDM Advisors - Membership of professional Institute as required (e.g. ARB, MICE, MRICS etc.)
Lot 9 Clerks of Works - ICWCI/CIOB
Lot 10 Energy Advisors - N/A
Lot 11 Planning Consultants - RTPI
Lot 12 - Fire Engineering - SBA - IFE/CIBSE and Listed on Scottish Government List of authorised SBA providers
- Economic & financial standing
- Credit Rating [Pass/Fail]:
Tenderers must hold a current Equifax (or equivalent) credit rating score of D+ or above. WHG will utilise Equifax to assist in its determination of the organisation’s financial status and risk. It is recommended that Tenderers review their own Equifax Score in advance of submitting their Tender submission. If, following this review, Tenderers consider that the Equifax Score does not reflect their current financial status, the Tenderer should attach a documentation to their tender submission, clearly referenced, giving a detailed explanation, together with any relevant supporting independent evidence.
[Further information contained in the procurement documents]
- Insurance Cover [Pass/Fail]
Tenderers are required to hold, or commit to obtaining prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the types and levels of insurance indicated below.
Minimum: Lot 1 Construction Project Managers - GBP5m PI, GBP5m EL, GBP5m PL Lot 2 Architects - GBP5m PI, GBP5m EL, GBP5m PL; Lot 3 Landscape Architects - GBP1m PI, GBP5m EL, GBP5m PL Lot 4 Structural & Civil Engineers - GBP10m PI, GBP5m EL, GBP5m PL Lot 5 Mechanical & Electrical Engineers…
- Staff
- Names and qualifications of delivery staff must be submitted
- Price carries 40 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 4 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
- “Wheatley Group Technical Consultancy Services Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 1 suppliers, not a single contract.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Restricted procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- 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
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 18 Feb 2026, 14:05 GMT
- Last source update
- 12 May 2026, 09:06 BST
- Authority reference
PR0079- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-043289- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-065723Find a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
- Performance terms
See ITT Documents
Publisher note: This Framework will be procured on behalf of the Wheatley Group and its current subsidiaries. Any additional subsidiary companies of the Group that may be added during the period of the Framework will have the ability to also utilise this Framework Agreement. The duration of this Framework will be 36 months with the option to extend by a period of 12 months at the sole discretion of the Wheatley Group. The Group reserves the right to call-off from the framework, on behalf of other organisations that it is in partnership with while delivering on joint projects. One Appendix 3 - Quality Questions must be completed and be specific to each lot tendered. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=824003. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Employment and training opportunities Environmental or sustainability initiatives, particularly those that enhance the immediate environment of Wheatley Communities such as: Greening or biodiversity improvements (e.g. native planting, pollinator areas, bird or bat boxes) Improvements to communal outdoor spaces or paths Resident-led environmental initiatives, such as planting days or growing projects Support for local charities and community groups (including Wheatley Foundation). See this link for further detail: https://www.wheatley-group.com/better-lives/wheatley-foundation (SC Ref:824003) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=824003
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 29 May 2026, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 180 days from the deadline
Timeline
16 Mar 2026 → 31 Jul 2026 · 4 dates- Next notice expected219 days ago16 Mar 2026
- Notice published162 days ago12 May 2026, 09:06 BST
- Admission / appointment period ends145 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown29 May 2026, 12:00 BST
- Invitations to tender expected83 days ago31 Jul 2026, 00:00 BST
Notice history
5 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 21 Apr 2026- Published value published: £40,000,00021 Apr 2026, 09:00 BST
- Status changed to active21 Apr 2026, 09:00 BST
- Procurement method changed21 Apr 2026, 09:00 BST
- Deadline published: 22 May 2026, 17:00 BST21 Apr 2026, 09:00 BST
- Deadline moved to 29 May 2026, 12:00 BST12 May 2026, 09:06 BST+7 days · was 22 May 2026, 17:00 BST
Published amendments (1 · 1 deadline change)
| When | What | Before | After | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | DeadlineTime limit · IV.2.2 | 22 May 2026 | 29 May 2026 | +7 d |
As requested by bidders.
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace CourtMediation body
- Wheatley GroupReview body
Official documents & specifications (1)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Technical selection criteria