Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bdb-1d2c-728f-91a5-4c36dce2fbec/national-developer-framework [Skip to main content](#main-content) pendingGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # National Developer Framework [Wirral Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/wirral-council) Estimated value £12,000,000,000 Published 13 Apr 2026 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender Wirral Council (as the Contracting Authority) is conducting Pre-Market Engagement to gauge the level of market interest and inform the procurement strategy to let a four-year National Developer Framework, as defined by The Procurement Act 2023. The Framework is expected to go live on 1st October 2026. The Framework is intended to provide Public Sector Contracting Authorities with access to suitably qualified Development Partners capable of supporting projects across the full development lifecycle. The Framework is expected to support: early-stage feasibility and pre-development activities, developer-led delivery of public sector assets, and long-term regeneration and investment partnerships. The Framework is expected to include a range of delivery models, including: Development Agreements (DA), Joint Ventures (JV) and Special Purpose Vehicles (SPV), and pre-development and feasibility support services. The Framework will be structured on a regional basis across England, aligned with established English regions (based on NUTS codes), enabling delivery through locally experienced partners with knowledge of regional markets and supply chains. Potential Framework users may therefore include but are not limited to: Local Authorities and Combined Authorities, NHS Trusts and NHS Organisations, Universities and Further Education Institutions, Housing Associations, as well as other Public Bodies with land or regeneration objectives. The Framework will provide Contracting Authorities with the ability to process appointments using both Direct Award and/or Mini Competition mechanisms. The Framework's lotting structure is anticipated to include: Development Agreements (DA) - Delivery-focused arrangements where the public sector retains ownership. DA Regional value bands: £0 - £30m, £30m - £50m, £50m - £100m, £100m+ ### Joint Ventures / Special Purpose Vehicles (JV/SPV) JV/SPV Value bands: £0 - £50m, £50m - £100m, £100m+ ### Pre-Development and Feasibility Services Pre-Development and Feasibility Services will also be facilitated under the forementioned Lots. This is anticipated to include Early-stage advisory and consultancy support to assess commercial viability, technical due diligence, support with planning, business case preparation, grant application and funding. Read full description ## CPV classification Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual housesConstruction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurantsConstruction work for commercial buildings, warehouses and industrial buildings, buildings relating to transportConstruction work for buildings relating to education and researchConstruction work for buildings relating to health and social services, for crematoriums and public conveniencesConstruction work for buildings relating to law and order or emergency services and for military buildingsConstruction work for bridges and tunnels, shafts and subwaysConstruction work for engineering works except bridges, tunnels, shafts and subwaysStructures construction workConstruction work for railways and cable transport systems Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-067dd5-2026-04-13T16:06:49+01:00 [View official notice ](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-067dd5-2026-04-13T16:06:49+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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