National Developer Framework

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.