Newcastle City Council is undertaking preliminary market engagement in relation to a proposed framework for the delivery of more than 700 social rented homes over an anticipated eight-year period across a range of small sites and infill development opportunities. The proposed scope may include: Small housing schemes of 4–10 units Infill housing schemes of 11–20 units Modern Methods of Construction, including modular and panelised housing Enabling works, site preparation and infrastructure works Design support and architectural services The Council is seeking engagement from suitably experienced organisations, including main contractors, SME builders, MMC manufacturers, civil engineering contractors, consultants and design teams. The engagement will help the Council understand market capacity, potential delivery approaches, barriers to participation and views on the proposed structure of the framework.

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Newcastle City Council is seeking views from the market regarding a proposed framework for the delivery of more than 700 social rented homes over an eight-year period. OPEN project reference: OPEN-PR-09102026103453996 Register on the OPEN portal here : https://www.open-uk.org/ The proposed scope includes small housing schemes, infill developments, MMC and modular housing, enabling and infrastructure works, and design and architectural services. Interested organisations should register their interest through this OPEN project and download the attached PME information pack. A free-to-attend drop-in event will take place on Tuesday, 20th of October 2026, from 4:30pm to 7:30pm, at The Pandon Room, Newcastle Civic Centre, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8QH. Clarification questions must be submitted through the OPEN messaging facility for this project and not through the Microsoft Form. This engagement is not an invitation to tender. Participation will not confer preferential treatment, and the proposed framework remains subject to approval and change.