Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ce5-5edb-7272-a889-e3fdd8c6fdff/builddps-main-contractor-framework

Open for bidsGBrestricted procedureSuitable for SMEs

# BuildDPS - Main Contractor Framework

[Sanctuary Housing Group](https://tendernation.io/buyers/sanctuary-housing-group)

Estimated value

£125,000,000

Published

29 Nov 2024

Deadline

838 days left

31 Jan 2029

## 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.

[More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender

### BuildDPS

This tender is for the provision of contractors to carry out the building of:

â&#128;¢ New build residential properties

â&#128;¢ New build care, extra care and supported living developments

â&#128;¢ Mixed residential and commercial developments

â&#128;¢ Conversion of any existing building for residential and/or commercial use

â&#128;¢ Any other new build within the regular activities of Sanctuary Housing Association.

The framework will be a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) as defined under Public Contract Regulations 2015 and will run up to the deadline for frameworks as dictated by the requirements of the Procurement Act 2023, currently 23rd February 2029. Sanctuary

reserves the right to amend this end date in line with any future clarification of transitional arrangements.

All applications to join the framework must be submitted electronically via the framework portal at [app.localsupplychain.co.uk/signin/builddps](https://app.localsupplychain.co.uk/signin/builddps).

This framework is split into the following work categories and value bands for administrative purposes:

### Work Categories

â&#128;¢ Residential Design &amp; Build

â&#128;¢ Residential Affordable Housing

â&#128;¢ Residential - conversion/refurbishment of existing buildings

â&#128;¢ Care Homes

â&#128;¢ Extra Care or Supported Living accommodation

â&#128;¢ Other Commercial (i.e. Student)

Value Bands (subject to minimum turnover thresholds as per 3.3 below)

â&#128;¢ Â£0 - Â£5,000,000

â&#128;¢ Â£5,000,001 - Â£10,000,000

â&#128;¢ Â£10,000,001 - Â£20,000,0000

â&#128;¢ Â£20,000,001+

### Regions

â&#128;¢ East Midlands

â&#128;¢ East of England

â&#128;¢ Inner London - East

â&#128;¢ Inner London - West

â&#128;¢ North-East

â&#128;¢ North-West

â&#128;¢ Outer London - East and North-East

â&#128;¢ Outer London - South

â&#128;¢ Scotland

â&#128;¢ South-East

â&#128;¢ South-West

â&#128;¢ West Midlands

â&#128;¢ Yorkshire &amp; The Humber

Suppliers may opt in at specific sub-region level, should they wish to do so. It is the supplier's responsibility to ensure that they opt in to the correct category, value and regional bandings at application, and that they satisfy the selection requirements for each.

To qualify, suppliers must meet standard pass/fail requirements such as health and safety accreditations, insurance, and turnover levels, depending on which category they are applying for. In addition, suppliers must demonstrate technical ability as outlined in the Invitation to Tender document (Appendix to Terms and Conditions) and the application process on the Local Supply Chain portal ([localsupplychain.co.uk/builddps](https://www.localsupplychain.co.uk/builddps)). All call offs and contract management will be administered on the Local Supply Chain portal.

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## CPV classification

Sheltered housing construction work

Source

Contracts Finder (UK) · Notice 73bdcdaa-944d-4c9e-b6b0-08827279be70

[View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/73bdcdaa-944d-4c9e-b6b0-08827279be70)

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