Contract

Fire Risk Appraisal of External Walls (FRAEWs) Audit & Direct Appointment Providers (2025)

  • Homes England

UK7: Contract details notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-006126

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-050c50 (view related notices)

Published 23 January 2026, 11:47am



Scope

Reference

DN776881

Description

Homes England had awarded contracts to six firms for the delivery of Fire Risk Appraisal of External Walls (FRAEWs) for cases where the entity responsible for the building is unable to pay for the FRAEW themselves and the audit and review of fire risk documentation including Fire Risk Assessments.

This includes all FRAEWs in respect of the Cladding Safety Scheme (CSS) and wider government objectives as they arise.

The initial contract periods are 24 months with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month periods.

Other services related to FRAEW and building safety may be required as legislation is updated.

Please note the values provided are estimates based on current available budget for these services.


Contract 1

Suppliers (6)

Contract value

  • £9,000,000 excluding VAT
  • £10,800,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Date signed

19 December 2025

Contract dates

  • 5 January 2026 to 31 December 2027
  • Possible extension to 31 December 2029
  • 3 years, 11 months, 27 days

Description of possible extension:

The initial contract period is 24 months with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month periods.

Main procurement category

Services

Options

The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.

Other services related to FRAEW and building safety may be required as legislation is updated.

CPV classifications

  • 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Contract locations

  • UKC - North East (England)
  • UKD - North West (England)
  • UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
  • UKF - East Midlands (England)
  • UKG - West Midlands (England)
  • UKH - East of England
  • UKI - London
  • UKJ - South East (England)
  • UKK - South West (England)

Key performance indicators

Name Description
FRAEW and FRAEW Audit Commissioning

Confirmation from Consultant of their ability to undertake the FRAEW or FRAEW audit, outlining any potential conflicts of interest, within specified timescales.

Please note further information on KPIs...

FRAEW or FRAEW Audit Delivery

Following commissioning of the delivery of a FRAEW or FRAEW audit, the Consultant returns the FRAEW or FRAEW audit report to Homes England within specified timescales.

Please note further information...

FRAEW Delivery Plan

Consultant engages with Applicants to ascertain whether they have all the information required to produce FRAEW and how complex the assessment is likely to be.

Homes England to be advised or results...

Signed contract documents

Schedule 6 - Contract.docx

Contract as published with the ITT docs.

APPENDIX 1 - Scope of Services.docx

Scope of services to go alongside published contract.


Other information

Applicable trade agreements

  • Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes


Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure


Suppliers

AIREY MILLER SURVEYS LIMITED

  • Companies House: 13479393
  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNJV-1277-VXHY

One, St Peter's Square

Manchester

M2 3DE

United Kingdom

Region: UKD33 - Manchester

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Supported employment provider: No

Public service mutual: No

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ANSTEY HORNE & CO. LIMITED

  • Companies House: 05543524
  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDGY-1258-MNLL

4 Chiswell St

London

EC1Y 4UP

United Kingdom

Region: UKI43 - Haringey and Islington

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Supported employment provider: No

Public service mutual: No

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BAILEY PARTNERSHIP (GROUP) LTD

  • Companies House: 15873896
  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTXD-5722-VNZY

Lyster Court 2 Craigie Drive

Plymouth

PL1 3JB

United Kingdom

Region: UKK41 - Plymouth

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Supported employment provider: No

Public service mutual: No

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FR CONSULTANTS LIMITED

  • Companies House: 11354060

Spring Lodge 172 Chester Road

Cheshire

WA6 0AR

United Kingdom

Region: UKD63 - Cheshire West and Chester

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Supported employment provider: No

Public service mutual: No

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KEEGANS LIMITED

  • Companies House: 04547050
  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBWY-9643-LPHH

Spring Lodge 172 Chester Road

Frodsham

WA6 0AR

United Kingdom

Region: UKD63 - Cheshire West and Chester

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Supported employment provider: No

Public service mutual: No

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PRP ARCHITECTURE LLP

  • Companies House: OC431021
  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRYJ-7229-RJNV

10 Lindsey Street

London

EC1A 9HP

United Kingdom

Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Supported employment provider: No

Public service mutual: No

Contract 1


Contracting authority

Homes England

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMTT-3573-RLZV

The Lumen, 2nd Floor, St James Boulevard, Newcastle Helix

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE4 5BZ

United Kingdom

Region: UKC22 - Tyneside

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government