The two councils behind one of the most successful public sector frameworks in recent times have launched their first bespoke residential version.

Hampshire and Devon County Councils created the four-year, £3.9bn Southern Construction Framework in 2007. It encompasses councils in nearly 20 counties.

This week the four-year £1.1bn Residential Delivery and Development Framework was unveiled for schemes where the majority of the project will be residential. It has been divided into four lots (further sublots have been created on a geographical basis):

  • Lot 1 – construct or design and construct 10 to 75 dwellings
  • Lot 2 – construct or design and construct 65+ dwellings
  • Lot 3 – residential led development 10 to 75 dwellings
  • Lot 4 – residential led development 65+ dwellings

Full details of the framework are available here. There will also be a virtual markets engagement day on March 26, hosted by the backers of the framework.