DLUHC Client-Side Provider Services (CSP)

Descriptions

The Providers of the CSP function will be critical and accountable partners to DLUHC to drive delivery of the £3.5bn tranche of funding to remediate buildings with unsafe non-Aluminium Composite Material (ACM) cladding. The Service Providers will guide the assignation of all funding on the Building Safety Fund as well as the completion of the ACM programme. Overall, DLUHC is providing £5.1bn to address the fire safety risks caused by unsafe cladding on high-rise residential buildings to protect residents and leaseholders from costs, prioritising the highest risk buildings. The CSP function will be delivered through two lots: i.Lot 1 'Technical Side Provider' ii.Lot 2 'Operational Integrator Provider (Service Providers) Prospective bidders will have the opportunity to compete for Lot 1, or Lot 2 or both lots with a direct offer of preferred bidder/contract on offer for each lot. It is expected that there will be market engagement before the procurement is launched. DLUHC reserves the right to cancel all or part of this proposed procurement and/or withdraw/amend this notice including any dates (which are indicative at this stage). Options to extend the proposed contract beyond the 2 year initial term will be 2 x 12 months at DLUHC's sole discretion. Procurement ref: CPD4/122/141