Once launched in October, the new construction framework with an estimated total value of up to £5bn will run for a term of four years and is compliant with the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024.
YPO is the centralised procurement authority for the framework, while Pagabo is responsible for design, delivery, and ongoing management. This is the first new framework brought to market by Pagabo and YPO and the third generation of the major works framework managed by Pagabo, with the previous iterations helping to deliver construction projects with a total value of more than £3bn.
Jason Stapley, chief procurement officer at Pagabo, said: “This is the first framework we are bringing to market in partnership with YPO under the new procurement regulations, which is an exciting opportunity for suppliers and the public sector to join us in unlocking their many benefits, such as a fundamental focus on awarding the most advantageous tenders. SME inclusion and tangible social value impact have always been important to Pagabo and YPO, but the new procurement regulations are only helping to ensure these priorities are widely maintained through greater transparency and accountability.
“The national major works framework, which has a well-recognised and popular legacy, will continue to support the public sector in transforming built environment investments into positive outcomes for people, places and the planet. While our framework management role allows us to ensure compliance, improve the speed of procurement and drive forward the power of digital systems, the public sector can rest assured that the UK’s leading contractors will be ready and waiting to deliver their next project.”