UK

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 05/03/2026

External Reference: 2026-551568

FTS Reference: 2026-009623

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Services

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

The Hyde Group
185 Stamford House, Stamford Street,
Stalybridge, Cheshire
SK15 1QZ
UK
Contact person: Sharon Hunt
Telephone: +44 01707339800
E-mail: sharon@echelonconsultancy.co.uk
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://www.hyde-housing.co.uk/

I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=101116&B=ECHELON
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Housing and community amenities

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Protect Framework (Compliance Services)
Reference number:  ECH1319
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

50700000  -  Repair and maintenance services of building installations
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

Please complete the survey at the link found here https://forms.office.com/e/q20dNAU7eu
You may need to copy and paste the link into your browser.
Thank you in advance for the time taken to complete this survey, which will help to inform the development of the final framework.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 1500000000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

50700000  -  Repair and maintenance services of building installations
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance:  
This is a National framework
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Echelon Consultancy are delighted to be procuring on behalf of The Hyde Group a framework for the delivery of compliance services, including Electrical Testing & Remedials, Gas Safety, Water Hygiene & Safety, Lifts (inc LOLER), Asbestos, Fire Detection Systems, Security & Safety Systems e.g. Door Entry, Warden Call and Playground Inspections and Maintenance. The framework is one of three being developed by Echelon, and will be managed by Pretium Frameworks (part of the Echelon Group), along with the Maintain Framework (Repairs & Empty Homes) and the Improve Framework (Capital Works and Investment)The Framework will cover the aforementioned workstreams by lot, and will provide national coverage, with defined geographical lot areas offering its Clients (Local Authorities, Housing Associations and Registered Providers, as well as all other Public Sector bodies) complete flexibility to call off services to meet need and demand. The framework will be for a period of four years, but will also offer the ability call off longer term contracts exceeding the original framework length. Workstreams lots will also be split into different value bands, to encourage both SME's and Tier One organisation's. The survey as part of this PIN notice for Market Engagement is asking for your views and options on various aspects of the intended framework, with a view to using this information to inform some additional virtual market engagement sessions that will be held mid March, there will be a separate market engagement session for each proposed workstream.
II.2.14)

Additional information

Following the completion of the PIN period, a series of virtual market engagement sessions will be held via MS teams, in mid-March and more information on these will be issued in due course.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

08/04/2026

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information