Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c57-5cd8-7302-9b2c-349041b29403/design-and-sustainability-framework-consultancy-support-and-advisory closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Design and Sustainability Framework - Consultancy Support and Advisory [Homes England (the name adopted by the Homes and Communities Agency)](https://tendernation.io/buyers/homes-england-the-name-adopted-by-the-homes-and-communities-agency) Estimated value £70,000 Published 14 Oct 2020 Deadline Closed 4 Nov 2020 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - 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](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Homes England is looking to consolidate and strengthen its strategic approach to design and sustainability and explore how it can better integrate design quality and sustainability objectives across its operations. The agency is seeking consultancy support to work with the agency at pace to deliver phase one of this project over the next two months. The aim of this work is to develop: • the agency's vision on design and sustainability; and • a strategic framework for design and sustainability, underpinned by guiding principles. Homes England expects this work will identify and draw on: a thorough review of existing literature, evidence, frameworks and policies relating to design and sustainability in housing and the built environment; and best practice across relevant sectors (e.g. development, home-building, built environment, investment, non-departmental public bodies) at a national and international level, and apply this to Homes England's context and approach. In addition, the agency expects the outputs of this work to be informed by extensive engagement, both internally within the agency and with a selection of Homes England's key partners and stakeholders across the housing market. Please log into ProContract and register your interest to automatically gain access to the documents for more information. Additional information: The opportunity can be accessed via the Homes England eTendering system. Tenderers wishing to be considered for this contract must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through Homes Englands eTendering system. If not already registered, candidates must register at [procontract.due-north.com/Login](https://procontract.due-north.com/Login) Homes England is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. The privacy notice aims to give you information on how Homes England collects and processes personal data provided to us, including information that you provide directly, and tell you about your rights and how the law protects you. Please refer to our Privacy Notice at [gov.uk](https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/homes-england/about/personal-information-charter) for further information. If the Contract relates to asbestos removal Contractors must be licensed by the HSE and also be members of the Asbestos Removal Contractors Association (ARCA). In addition to ARCA we also recognise ACAD (Asbestos Control & Abatement Division). Read full description ## CPV classification Business and management consultancy and related services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/76a4dc17-d045-4acf-9ba1-7e6a4fb24da1) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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