Procure Partnerships is beginning the search for developers to join its first £12bn national framework, opening early market engagement ahead of a summer tender launch.
The four-year agreement, managed by the procurement body with Wirral Council acting as contracting authority, will support public sector regeneration schemes across England under the Procurement Act 2023.
Structured to reflect Procure Partnerships’ established regional delivery model, the framework will be divided across nine English regions, with locally appointed developers tasked with delivering projects ranging from small-scale community schemes to large, multi-phase regeneration programmes.
The framework is expected to include a range of lots covering development agreements, joint ventures and strategic partnerships, each segmented by value bands. Development agreement bands are anticipated to range from £0–£30m through to projects exceeding £100m, while joint venture and strategic partnership lots will span from £0–£50m up to £100m-plus.
In addition to delivery, the framework will incorporate early-stage advisory services, including feasibility studies, planning support, business case development and funding strategies.
Public sector organisations such as local authorities, NHS bodies, universities and housing associations will be able to access the framework through either direct award or mini-competition routes.
An online market engagement session is scheduled for 12 May, giving developers the opportunity to help shape the final lot structure ahead of the tender release this summer.
Framework director Faye Dolan said the regional approach was intended to ensure developers bring “local knowledge, relationships and a genuine understanding of place”.
She added that early engagement would play a key role in determining how the framework is ultimately configured, with contributions sought from both SMEs and major national developers.
Developers are required to register via Find a Tender by 29 April to attend the engagement session.
The tender is expected to be issued this summer, with the framework set to go live in October for a four-year term.
