ForHousing Marketing Framework Agreement

ForHousing is procuring a Framework Agreement pursuant to which it is envisaged that contracts will be let to suppliers within the Framework for the provision of a range of print management, marketing, creative design, website design and digital support services.

The Framework Agreement is being divided into 3 Lots as follows:

Lot 1 - Print Management Lot 2 - Creative Design Lot 3 - Website & Digital Support Service

Description of procurement: This Lot of the Framework Agreement is for the provision of website design and digital support services.

Under the Framework Agreement the following entities will have the option to call-off contracts with individual framework providers as and when services are required:

(i)ForHousing and any entity within the ForHousing group from time to time, which currently includes ForViva Devco Limited, ForCapital Limited and ForLiving Limited;

(ii)Any entity or joint venture company that ForHousing or any other member of its group holds an interest in from time to time;

(iii)Other Social Housing Providers in the UK (both those that are in existence now and those that may be in existence in the future). “Social Housing Provider” for this purpose means any provider of social housing and includes, without limitation, registered housing providers, local authorities and ALMOs. A list of the current Social Housing Providers can be found by visiting https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/current-registered-providers-of-social-housing . Such Social Housing Providers will only be entitled to call off under the Framework Agreement if ForHousing consents

Bidders should note that, under the Framework Agreement, no entity will be under any obligation to call-off contracts with framework providers.

The Framework Agreement will be in place for a maximum period of 4 years, bidders should note that individual contracts called-off under the Framework Agreement may be for a period of greater than 4 years so may continue beyond the 4 year term of the Framework Agreement.

The value of the Website & Digital contracts that may be called off under this Lot of the Framework Agreement during its 4 year term is estimated to be approximately £188,000.

Bidders should note that the estimated value of the Framework Agreement is based on ForHousing’s current anticipated requirements. This value may increase if other Social Housing Providers decide to join and call off under the Framework Agreement. Additional information: The Authority will not, under any circumstances, reimburse any expense incurred by Applicants in preparing their selection questionnaire or tender submissions.