Protect Framework (Compliance Services)

This procurement relates to the establishment of a framework for the provision of various compliance services across the property and housing sector. The framework is designed to support Hyde Housing Association (Hyde) and other public sector bodies in accessing high-quality services to deliver their compliance servicing, maintenance and installation programmes. The framework will offer services regionally and nationally, with an estimated value of £2,688,000,000 exc VAT (£3,225,600,000 inc VAT) over its possible six-year term (an initial term of four years with the option to extend for a further two years). Individual framework lots will have anticipated values, but all lots will draw from the single aggregate total framework value. All values shown are estimates only and do not guarantee expenditure. Call-off contracts awarded under this framework may be extended beyond the initial contract term. The maximum duration of any individual call-off contract, including any extensions, shall not exceed 15 years. The Authorised Users may exercise the right to extend at their sole discretion, provided that written notice is given to the Framework Supplier no later than 3 months prior to the expiry of the then-current term. Extensions are subject to satisfactory performance, continued need, and budgetary approval. The framework consists of 141 lots covering specific workstreams across four regional areas (Region 1. London, South East and East of England, Region 2. South Wales and the South West, Region 3. East and West Midlands, Region 4. North Wales and the North of England) and a national region (Region 5). For each workstream, bidder are able to bid for a combination of regional lots or the national lot. The framework will be accessible nationally and will allow for both award without further competition, formerly direct award and competitive selection process, formerly mini competition under the Open Procedure, in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and associated...