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Show Homes: Interior Design Framework

Great Places Housing Group · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 1 Oct 2026, 00:02.

Opportunity overview

Plumlife Homes, a subsidiary of Great Places Housing Group, is establishing a framework for Interior Design services to support its show homes across the North West of England. The single lot will cover: (1) The development of design concepts, room by room styling plans, and Furniture, Fixings & Equipment (FF&E) selections in line with Plumlife approved specifications. (2) Full project management of Show Home Design & Installation, including oversight of any on-site work. (3) Management of any additional subcontracted support for tradesman and/or decorators.

Classification

  • CPV31520000 — Lamps and light fittings
  • CPV39140000 — Domestic furniture
  • CPV39150000 — Miscellaneous furniture and equipment
  • CPV39500000 — Textile articles
  • CPV45451000 — Decoration work
  • CPV79931000 — Interior decorating services
  • CPV79932000 — Interior design services

Lots

  • Lot 1£1.7m

Documents and notices

  • Tender notice on Find a TenderOpen source ↗
  • All associated tender documents available at ProContract reference DN810336 Only clarifications raised via ProContract will be responded to. Contact attempted by email may be disregarded. Open source ↗

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
DN810336
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
Submission is through ProContract, including all clarifications: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e5364a73-7d53-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromRfxSummary=True&rfxId=af05ee2c-7e53-f111-813c-005056b64545
Published risks
Framework Inactivity - The framework may generate no call‑offs or a lower level of activity than anticipated over its duration. Scope of Services - The authority’s requirements, scope of services or delivery priorities may change during the term of the framework. Urgent Requirements - Individual call‑off requirements may be issued at short notice or to compressed timescales. Design Amendments - Proposals may require amendment or revision following client review or approval processes. Subsequently project programmes and delivery timescales may be amended, delayed or re‑sequenced. Financial Constraints - Budget allocations may vary between call‑offs and may be subject to financial constraints. Supply Chain Disruption - Global or local events could impact delivery times and costs. Mobilisation Delays - Providers may face delays in starting services due to onboarding, resource allocation, or access issues. Subcontractor Management - Delivery may require coordination with subcontractors, for whom the appointed provider remains responsible. Onsite Constraints - Services may be delivered in live, operational or constrained environments. Health & Safety - Compliance with health, safety, regulatory and site‑specific requirements will apply throughout delivery and may impose constraints. Legislative Need - The authority may amend, suspend or discontinue the procurement or framework in accordance with applicable procurement legislation. Force Majeure Events - Natural disasters, pandemics, or geopolitical events could impact delivery timelines or costs. Undisclosed Conflicts of Interest - A bidder may have undeclared relationships that could compromise the integrity of the process. Complaints - Dissatisfaction from stakeholders could delay or complicate works. Acquisition or Merger - In the event GPHG acquires additional stock, e.g. through merger, contract or other acquisition, then GPHG reserves the right to extend the contract by a further period of 1 year and up to 50% value Additional services - Suppliers may be required to deliver additional services/works or location that are in keeping with the nature of the contract for presently unknown variables, such as: > in cases of urgency > in cases of an alternative contract failure or termination

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Procedure

Features
The Competitive Flexible Procedure (CFP) will comprise two stages. Stage 1, “Participation & Tender,” combines the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) with the price and design evaluation set out in the associated tender documents. The tender assessment will then consist of both price and design assessment at Stage 1, for up to 70% weighting. From Stage 1, the five highest‑scoring suppliers will be down‑selected to participate in the Stage 2 interview, during which the remaining 30% of the overall score will be assessed through a set of interview questions. The three (3) suppliers achieving the highest combined scores across both stages will be awarded a place on the Interior Design Framework.

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Maximum Participants
3
Method
withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition
Type
closed
Description
Call‑Off Contracts and Project Orders Following completion of the procurement process, Great Places Housing Group Limited (“Great Places”) may enter into a Call‑Off Contract with each Supplier successfully appointed to the Framework. For the avoidance of doubt, this Framework Agreement does not create any obligation on Great Places to place orders, nor does it guarantee any minimum value, volume or exclusivity of work. All Services under this Framework shall be commissioned as and when required by Great Places through the issue of a Project Order Form in accordance with the relevant Call‑Off Contract. Each Project Order Form shall constitute a binding instruction under the Call‑Off Contract and shall set out the specific scope of Services, pricing, programme and any project‑specific requirements. No Services shall be provided unless and until a Project Order Form has been issued by Great Places in accordance with the Framework Agreement and the Call‑Off Contract.

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Tender Period

Ends
6 Jul 2026, 12:00

Enquiry period

Ends
23 Jun 2026, 12:00

Expected award period

Ends
7 Aug 2026, 23:59

Contract terms

Financial Terms
All invoices must be sent to invoices@greatplaces.org.uk quoting a valid purchase order number. Subject to the Employer's right to withhold or dispute any amount, the Employer will pay the Contractor within 30 calendar days from receipt of an undisputed invoice.

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
2,040,000
Amount
1,700,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Design Assessment

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
45
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
25
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Interview

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Financial Standing: Annual turnover must be at least £50,000 Insurance: Confirm willingness to obtain required insurance. Employer’s (Compulsory) Liability Insurance* = £5m Public Liability Insurance = £5m Professional Indemnity Insurance = £1m Real Living Wage: Supplier must commit to pay in line with the Real Living Wage rates. Data Protection: Supplier must be willing to complete Data Protection Impact Assessment and confirm ICO compliance. ISO Regulatory Action: Supplier must confirm whether their organisation has been subject to regulatory action. Social Value: Supplier must agree to contribute 2% of contract spend to GP social value initiatives.
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Relevant Experience and Contract Examples: Please confirm whether you have experience delivering interior design services for self contained residential units (house, flat, bungalow or maisonette) designed for, or capable of being used as, a home. Potential Providers must be able to demonstrate examples are of a similar nature.

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
21 Aug 2026, 00:00
Ends
20 Aug 2030, 23:59

Options

Description
Plumlife Homes currently uses a separate contractor for flooring installation, and flooring is therefore excluded from the core scope of this framework. However, the Authority reserves the right to include flooring supply and/or installation within this contract as an optional service, to be instructed on a project‑by‑project basis. Plumlife Homes may exercise the following options during the procurement phase: I. Plumlife Homes may alter or amend the tender notice to ensure it remains compliant with the Procurement Act 2023. II. Plumlife Homes may alter, before the submission deadline for Stage 1, the CFP description, stages or evaluation is this is proportionate based on clarifications received. III. Plumlife Homes may alter the tender documents where this is reasonable and proportionate to do so, for example, non-substantial amendments to remove errors, omissions, provide further detail or to ensure it is more readily understood. IV. Plumlife Homes may abandon this procurement process at any time. It shall have no liability whatsoever to any Potential Providers, should it elect to abandon this procurement exercise. V. Plumlife Homes may alter the procurement timetable at its discretion. VI. To clarify any part of a submission received at any stage. VII. To use alternative electronic means of receiving tenders in the event of technical difficulties with the e-tender platform during the Competitive Flexible Procedure. Plumlife Homes may exercise the following options during the Contract Period: I. The Contract Area or Contract Period may be extended to require Suppliers to deliver additional services or locations that are in keeping with the nature of the contract for presently unknown variables, such as: > to support other departments within Plumlife Homes > in cases of urgency > in cases of an alternative contract failure or termination Contingency for Central Digital Platform (Find a Tender Service) Failure In the event that the Find a Tender Service (FTS) or associated central digital platform is unavailable or experiencing significant disruption, the Plumlife Homes reserves the right to utilise alternative publication and communication routes in accordance with Regulation 5 of the Procurement Regulations 2024. Where such contingency measures are implemented, Plumlife Homes will ensure that all relevant information, including procurement notices, updates and any amendments to timescales (including standstill periods), are communicated transparently and directly to all participants via alternative means. Bidders are responsible for ensuring they remain accessible via the contact details provided and acknowledge that, in such circumstances, formal notifications may be issued outside of the FTS platform. All bids are to remain valid for acceptance for a period of 6 months.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79932000
Description
Interior design services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
45451000
Description
Decoration work
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
79931000
Description
Interior decorating services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
39140000
Description
Domestic furniture
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
39150000
Description
Miscellaneous furniture and equipment
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
31520000
Description
Lamps and light fittings
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
39500000
Description
Textile articles

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKE
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
L-3
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
All associated tender documents available at ProContract reference DN810336 Only clarifications raised via ProContract will be responded to. Contact attempted by email may be disregarded.
Entry 2
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 3
Id
054758-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
10 Jun 2026, 13:56
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Great Places Housing Group
Id
GB-MPR-30045R

Identifier

Scheme
GB-MPR
Id
30045R

Address

Street Address
2A Derwent Avenue
Locality
Manchester
Postal Code
M21 7QP
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKD33

Contact

Telephone
+44 3001231966

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Manchester · UKD33 · M21 7QP · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKD · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKE · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 040894-2026Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 054758-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·