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Scope

Reference

UN27073

Description

The fifth generation Southern 黑料不打烊 Framework (SCF-5) currently in place is due to expire 1st May 2027. Hampshire County Council and Devon County Council (the Authorities) are together re-procuring the next generation of the Southern 黑料不打烊 Framework. As with previous generations, this framework will predominantly support contracting authorities with construction delivery across the South East, South West and London regions. However, the new SCF-6 framework will also be open to all Public Sector Bodies in England should they wish to use it.

Applicable Public Sector Bodies will be Contracting Authorities as defined under the Procurement Act 2023. For the purposes of this procurement, 鈥淐ontracting Authority鈥� includes any organisation that is subject to the Procurement Act 2023, including but not limited to:

鈥� Central Government Departments and their executive agencies

鈥� Non-departmental public bodies

鈥� Local authorities and combined authorities

鈥� NHS bodies and healthcare organisations

鈥� Emergency services (police, fire and rescue, ambulance services)

鈥� Educational establishments including schools, academies, colleges and universities

鈥� Registered providers of social housing

鈥� Organisations owned and/or operated by a public body

鈥� Public corporations and other bodies governed by public law

This framework may also be used by any successor organisation or any organisation established to perform substantially similar functions. A non-exhaustive list of such organisations is available at:

Additionally, the framework may be used by organisations where an element of funding from a public body is included or where the contracting body deems a public interest in using the framework.

Southern 黑料不打烊 Framework (SCF) is a managed framework, not merely a route to market, and defines the behaviours, standards and processes that all SCF contractors are expected to meet. SCF exists to help public sector clients deliver predictable, safe, sustainable projects, with value鈥慺or鈥憁oney at its core. We achieve this by embedding early engagement, collaboration, and transparency across procurement, pre鈥慶onstruction, construction and aftercare. SCF is actively managed by an experienced Framework Management Team (FMT) that supports clients and contractors, provides governance and assurance, and monitors performance to drive continuous improvement.

Developed in collaboration over the past 20 years, SCF is overseen by a Joint Working Agreement between Devon and Hampshire County Councils. During the 5th generation of SCF, the arrangements surpassed 拢10bn of delivery across the Public Estate in the South of England. In that time, SCF has supported over 850 public sector clients, including local authorities, central government departments, universities, emergency services and many others.

The Southern 黑料不打烊 Framework (SCF) is designed to support the full breadth of public sector construction needs, and contractors seeking a place on the framework must be prepared to deliver an exceptionally wide range of project types. SCF is built to serve public sector clients across all scales and disciplines, ensuring they can confidently procure new builds, refurbishments, complex fit鈥憃uts, and specialist works through a trusted and compliant route. For contractors, this means demonstrating the capability, flexibility, and collaborative approach required to operate within a framework that responds to varied and often highly technical public sector requirements.

SCF鈥檚 portfolio ranges from modest school extensions and internal upgrades to major leisure centres, civic buildings, healthcare improvements, and advanced science and research facilities. Contractors are expected to support this full spectrum, bringing the expertise to manage straightforward schemes as well as the governance, quality standards, and problem鈥憇olving needed for complex, multi鈥憇takeholder environments.

SCF6 will operate for all projects and will be split into geographic and value-based lots. The previous generation had a framework cap of 拢4.5bn with an anticipated workload of 拢1.92bn over the 4 years it is set to operate. As of July 2025, SCF has achieved a workload of 拢1.85bn (96% of turnover at 75% of framework duration). The SCF6 framework cap has been revised up to reflect both the performance and an increase in scope it covers.

The project can be found by going to and then searching for 'UN27073'. You will need to click on 'View Details' for the project and then click the 'Express Interest' button to be able to view and download the ITT documents.

Any reference to 'Specification' in the ITT is referring to the Guidelines and Working Practices Document (Annex 1 a-l)

Commercial tool

Establishes a framework

Total value (estimated)

• 拢10,000,000,000 excluding VAT
• 拢12,000,000,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

• 4 May 2027 to 2 May 2031
• 3 years, 11 months, 30 days

Main procurement category

Works

CPV classifications

• 45000000 - 黑料不打烊 work
• 45211000 - 黑料不打烊 work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses
• 45210000 - Building construction work
• 45212000 - 黑料不打烊 work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants
• 45212170 - Entertainment building construction work
• 45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest
• 45213100 - 黑料不打烊 work for commercial buildings
• 45214200 - 黑料不打烊 work for school buildings
• 45214100 - 黑料不打烊 work for kindergarten buildings
• 45214300 - 黑料不打烊 work for college buildings
• 45214400 - 黑料不打烊 work for university buildings

Contract locations

• UKJ - South East (England)
• UKK - South West (England)
• UKC - North East (England)
• UKD - North West (England)
• UKG - West Midlands (England)
• UKH - East of England
• UKI - London
• UKF - East Midlands (England)
• UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
• UKL - Wales
• UK - United Kingdom

Lot constraints

Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for: 7

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:

Restriction on Applying to Lots

Suppliers can only submit tenders for up to a maximum of 4 of the available Lots across the South West region.

Therefore, suppliers can only bid on up to 4 of the following Lots:

Lot 1

Lot 2

Lot 3

Lot 7

Lot 10

South East & London restrictions

In the South East & London, suppliers bidding for Lot 8 cannot bid for any of the Intermediate Lots 4 or 5.

Therefore the maximum number of Lots a single supplier can bid for under the framework is 7 Lots. With a choice of 4 Lots out of Lots 1, 2, 3, 7 & 10 and 3 Lots out of Lots 4, 5, 8 and 10.

Lot 1. Lot 1 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly - Intermediate - Value Band: 拢0-拢30m - It is anticipated that this Lot will be established with up to 10 Suppliers

Description

Regional coverage: Cornwall

Contracting options: Predominantly Two-stage (Single-stage allowed)

Call off options: Mini Competition or Direct Award

Value band : 拢0鈥�30m

Anticipated/advertised typical project values : 拢4鈥�20m

Geographical coverage : Suppliers are expected to cover the full geography of Cornwall

Number of suppliers: up to 10

Lot value (estimated)

• 拢250,000,000 excluding VAT
• 拢300,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 2. Lot 2 - Devon, Somerset (excluding North Somerset and BANES) - Intermediate - Value Band: 拢0-拢15m - It is anticipated that this Lot will be established with up to 10 Suppliers

Description

Regional coverage : Devon, Somerset (excluding North Somerset & BANES)

Contracting options: Predominantly Two-stage (Single-stage allowed)

Call off options: Mini Competition or Direct Award

Value band : 拢0鈥�15m

Anticipated/advertised typical project values: 拢4鈥�12m

Geographical coverage: Suppliers expected to cover the full geography of Devon and Somerset (excluding North Somerset and BANES)

Number of suppliers: up to 10

Lot value (estimated)

• 拢400,000,000 excluding VAT
• 拢480,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 3. Lot 3 - North Somerset, Bristol, BANES and Gloucestershire - Intermediate - Value Band: 拢0-拢15m - It is anticipated that this Lot will be established with up to 10 Suppliers

Description

Regional coverage : North Somerset, Bristol, BANES, Gloucestershire

Contracting options : Predominantly Two-stage (Single-stage allowed)

Call off options : Mini Competition or Direct Award

Value band : 拢0鈥�15m

Anticipated/advertised typical project values: 拢4鈥�12m

Geographical coverage : Suppliers expected to cover the full geography of North Somerset, Bristol, BANES, Gloucestershire

Number of suppliers : 10

Lot value (estimated)

• 拢400,000,000 excluding VAT
• 拢480,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 4. Lot 4 - Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Dorset, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Surrey and West Sussex - Intermediate - Value Band: 拢0-拢15m - It is anticipated that this Lot will be established with up to 15 Suppliers

Description

Regional coverage: Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Dorset, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Surrey and West Sussex

Contracting options: Two-stage and Single-stage

Call off options: Mini Competition or Direct Award

Value band: 拢0鈥�15m

Anticipated/advertised typical project values: 拢4鈥�12m

Geographical coverage: Suppliers are not required to cover the full geography 鈥� additional places have been made to allow for regional coverage

Number of suppliers: 15

Lot value (estimated)

• 拢500,000,000 excluding VAT
• 拢600,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 5. Lot 5 - London, East Sussex, Kent, Essex, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire - Intermediate - Value Band: 拢0-拢15m - It is anticipated that this Lot will be established with up to 15 Suppliers

Description

Regional coverage: London, East Sussex, Kent, Essex, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire

Contracting options: Two-stage and Single-stage

Call off options: Mini Competition or Direct Award

Value band: 拢0鈥�15m

Anticipated/advertised typical project values: 拢4鈥�12m

Geographical coverage : Suppliers are not required to cover the full geography 鈥� additional places have been made to allow for regional coverage

Number of suppliers : 15

Lot value (estimated)

• 拢500,000,000 excluding VAT
• 拢600,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 6. Lot 6 - South of England - Intermediate - Value Band: <拢30m - this lot will be established with all suppliers awarded in lots 1-5< />2>

Description

Regional coverage : South (All the regions and areas covered by Lots 1鈥�5)

Contracting options: Two-stage and Single-stage

Call off options: Mini Competition or Direct Award

Project value cap: <拢30m < />>

Lot value (estimated)

• 拢250,000,000 excluding VAT
• 拢300,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 7. Lot 7 - South West - Major - Value Band: 拢10-拢120m - It is anticipated that this Lot will be established with up to 10 Suppliers

Description

Regional coverage: South West

Contracting options: Two-stage

Call off options: Mini Competition or Direct Award

Value band : 拢10鈥�120m

Anticipated/advertised typical project values: 拢15鈥�100m

Number of suppliers : 10

Lot value (estimated)

• 拢1,300,000,000 excluding VAT
• 拢1,560,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 8. Lot 8 - London & South East - Major - Value Band: 拢10-拢120m - It is anticipated that this Lot will be established with up to 12 Suppliers

Description

Regional coverage : South East and London

Contracting options : Two-stage

Call off options : Mini Competition or Direct Award

Value band : 拢10鈥�120m

Anticipated/advertised typical project values: 拢15鈥�100m

Number of suppliers : 12

Lot value (estimated)

• 拢1,300,000,000 excluding VAT
• 拢1,560,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 9. Lot 9 - England - Major - Value Band: 拢10-拢120m - This Lot will be established with all Suppliers in Lots 7 & 8

Description

Regional coverage 鈥� England

Contracting options 鈥� Two-stage

Call off options - Mini Competition or Direct Award

Value band - 拢10鈥�120m

Number of suppliers 鈥� Any successful contractors for Lots 7 & 8

Lot value (estimated)

• 拢1,300,000,000 excluding VAT
• 拢1,560,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 10. Lot 10 - England - Mega - Value Band: 拢100m+

Description

Regional coverage 鈥� England

Contracting options 鈥� Two-stage

Call off options - Mini Competition or Direct Award

Value band - 拢100+

Lot value (estimated)

• 拢3,800,000,000 excluding VAT
• 拢4,560,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Same for all lots

CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Framework

Maximum number of suppliers

Unlimited

Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers

0.60%

Further information about fees

For SCF6, the levy applied to projects is based on a linear model, to ensure a fair, and robust mechanism across all value projects. The levy should be incorporated into contractors鈥� Not to Exceed rate for Overhead and Profit within their commercial responses.

The Model

• Project values of 拢5m or less: 0.6% of contract sum
• Project values of 拢100m or more: 0.19% of contract sum
• For project values between 拢5m鈥撀�100m, a linear scale will apply based on the following formula:

=IF(contract sum <= 5000000, 0.006,if(contract sum>= 100000000, 0.0019, 0.006 - ((A25000000)/95000000) * (0.006-0.0019)))=>

Framework operation description

The SCF allows contractors to be selected via Mini-Competition or Direct Award process. Mini-Competitions are expected to be the primary route to market in most cases, but Direct Awards are also permitted in line with the guidance below:

Mini Competition

Mini-competitions will be issued to the appropriate Lot suppliers usually depending on the geographical location/value of the project. However, an additional Lot is being considered, in which all suppliers will be included (unless they Opt-out), which can be used to open up competition to all SCF framework suppliers, where deemed appropriate by the Contracting Authority. During the Mini Competition process, contractors will be given the opportunity to consider their 鈥榥ot-to-exceed rates鈥�. Where a project can be delivered more efficiently these rates may be discounted to reflect the reduced workload.

Following a Mini-Competition, if the successful supplier is no longer able to deliver the scheme and/or the contract is terminated, a client may elect to approach the next placed contractor (and so on in descending order) to take over the contract without further competition.

Direct Award

The SCF offers a direct award process to access any of its suppliers where, it is deemed by the Contracting Authority, there is a demonstrable advantage to award their project to a particular supplier. This may include scenarios including, but not limited to, continuation of a particular supplier鈥檚 site team or setup from another project, a particular experience or specialism that is known to be available from a particular supplier, or a service/product only available via that supplier that satisfies the needs of the contracting authority and represents best value etc.

It is also possible to use the Direct Award option where there is an urgent programme requirement which does not allow sufficient time to carry out a Mini Competition or where an existing supplier is no longer in a position to carry out their duties under an existing contract. Contracting Authorities should satisfy themselves that they can demonstrate that Direct Award is the appropriate route prior to commencing use of the process.

Award method when using the framework

Either with or without competition

Contracting authorities that may use the framework

This framework will predominantly support Contracting Authorities with construction delivery across the South East, South West and London regions. The framework will also be open to all Public Sector Bodies based in England, should they wish to use it.

Contracting authority location restrictions

• UKC - North East (England)
• UKD - North West (England)
• UKF - East Midlands (England)
• UKG - West Midlands (England)
• UKH - East of England
• UKJ - South East (England)
• UKK - South West (England)
• UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
• UKI - London

Submission

Enquiry deadline

17 August 2026, 5:00pm

Tender submission deadline

27 August 2026, 2:00pm

Submission address and any special instructions

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

English

Award decision date (estimated)

18 December 2026

Award criteria

Lot 1. Lot 1 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly - Intermediate - Value Band: 拢0-拢30m - It is anticipated that this Lot will be established with up to 10 Suppliers

Weighting description

Price weighting is 20% and cost weighting is 80%

Lot 2. Lot 2 - Devon, Somerset (excluding North Somerset and BANES) - Intermediate - Value Band: 拢0-拢15m - It is anticipated that this Lot will be established with up to 10 Suppliers

Weighting description

Price weighting is 20% and cost weighting is 80%

Lot 3. Lot 3 - North Somerset, Bristol, BANES and Gloucestershire - Intermediate - Value Band: 拢0-拢15m - It is anticipated that this Lot will be established with up to 10 Suppliers

Weighting description

Price weighting is 20% and cost weighting is 80%

Lot 4. Lot 4 - Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Dorset, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Surrey and West Sussex - Intermediate - Value Band: 拢0-拢15m - It is anticipated that this Lot will be established with up to 15 Suppliers

Weighting description

Price weighting is 20% and cost weighting is 80%

Lot 5. Lot 5 - London, East Sussex, Kent, Essex, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire - Intermediate - Value Band: 拢0-拢15m - It is anticipated that this Lot will be established with up to 15 Suppliers

Weighting description

Price weighting is 20% and cost weighting is 80%

Lot 6. Lot 6 - South of England - Intermediate - Value Band: <拢30m - this lot will be established with all suppliers awarded in lots 1-5< />3>

Weighting description

Price weighting is 20% and cost weighting is 80%

Lot 7. Lot 7 - South West - Major - Value Band: 拢10-拢120m - It is anticipated that this Lot will be established with up to 10 Suppliers

Weighting description

Price weighting is 20% and cost weighting is 80%

Lot 8. Lot 8 - London & South East - Major - Value Band: 拢10-拢120m - It is anticipated that this Lot will be established with up to 12 Suppliers

Weighting description

Price weighting is 20% and cost weighting is 80%

Lot 9. Lot 9 - England - Major - Value Band: 拢10-拢120m - This Lot will be established with all Suppliers in Lots 7 & 8

Weighting description

Price weighting is 20% and cost weighting is 80%

Lot 10. Lot 10 - England - Mega - Value Band: 拢100m+

Weighting description

Price weighting is 20% and cost weighting is 80%

Other information

Payment terms

Public sector contracts awarded under the Procurement Act 2023, and as outlined in the Framework Guidelines and Working Practices document, require that Suppliers have systems in place to include (as a minimum) 30-day payment terms in all supply chain contracts and require that such terms are passed down through the supply chain.

Description of risks to contract performance

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) is part of the Government plans to replace the current two-tier system of county councils and district/borough councils with unitary councils across the country. The Counties of Hampshire and Devon are both impacted by this and are currently progressing through the LGR process, as are other Authorities across the country who may also utilise the Framework. During the life of this Framework, the LGR process will continue to progress and will impact the Framework and call-off contracts from it. Impacts may include, but are not limited to, changes to the legal name/entity of the Authorities you currently contract with at Framework level and call-off contracts, increases and/or decreases in the value/volume works required due to the change in size/scope of the Contracting Authorities. The scale and exact timing of the changes to the Framework and any call-off contracts will be communicated to you at the appropriate time, as all contractual arrangements will need to be able to adapt to the LGR changes as required, to ensure smooth transition and continuity of services. For more information on the LGR process for Hampshire and Devon please go to: and

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Contracting authorities

Hampshire County Council

• Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBHM-7586-PWLP

High St, The Castle

Winchester

SO23 8UJ

United Kingdom

Email: procurement.support [at] hants.gov.uk

Website:

Region: UKJ36 - Central Hampshire

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Devon County Council

• Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJRC-4623-RJBH

County Hall, Topsham Road.

Exeter.

EX2 4QD

United Kingdom

Email: procure [at] devon.gov.uk

Website:

Region: UKK43 - Devon CC

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Contact organisation

Contact Hampshire County Council for any enquiries.