Construction Framework East Under £20M
Framework Description
Construction Framework East Under £20M is the National Framework Partnership's route for public sector construction projects up to £20 million in the East of England. It sits alongside the East framework for larger schemes. The term is five years, from 15 September 2025 to 15 September 2030, and clients choose from a ranked list of pre-qualified contractors. Applications for this framework are closed (it is not a DPS).
Context & Use Case
Public bodies across the East of England use it for small and mid-sized schemes such as new school blocks, housing developments, health facilities and refurbishments. They can award directly to a ranked contractor or run a mini-competition, so a straightforward extension can be placed quickly while larger schemes still face competition.
Scope of Services
New-build housing, education and healthcare projects up to £20 million Infrastructure works Refurbishment and redevelopment Design and build arrangements
Lots
Single lot
Who Can Apply
Suits regional and SME main contractors with public sector projects up to £20 million behind them, and the accreditations and health and safety record to match. It is closed to new applications until the re-tender before 15 September 2030.
Buyer Benefits
Clients get contractors sized to their projects, avoiding overpaying for a tier-one contractor on a modest scheme. Regional focus also helps them appoint firms with local supply chains and labour, which supports social value goals. Direct selection means urgent works can be placed quickly.
Next Steps
Appointed contractors should introduce themselves to East of England clients with upcoming school, housing and health schemes, and make each project count towards repeat work. Others should note the 15 September 2030 end and use the time to build regional public sector case studies, accreditations and social value evidence.
How Athena Can Help
For regional contractors, each mini-competition is a chance to build a pipeline. Athena's tender writing support produces quality answers built around local delivery and programme certainty, and checks them before submission.
Our bid/no-bid tools for contractors help you choose which schemes to chase, so effort goes where you can win. For the 2030 re-tender, our framework registration guidance gets your case studies, accreditations and policies ready well ahead of time.
