How to win: Southern Construction Framework (SCF-6)

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The fifth generation Southern Construction Framework (SCF-5) currently in place is due to expire 1st May 2027. Hampshire County Council and Devon County Council (the Authorities) are together re-procuring the next generation of the Southern Construction Framework. As with previous generations, this framework will predominantly support contracting authorities with construction delivery across the South East, South West and London regions. However, the new SCF-6 framework will also be open to all Public Sector Bodies in England should they wish to use it. Applicable Public Sector Bodies will be Contracting Authorities as defined under the Procurement Act 2023. For the purposes of this procurement, “Contracting Authority” includes any organisation that is subject to the Procurement Act 2023, including but not limited to: • Central Government Departments and their executive agencies • Non-departmental public bodies • Local authorities and combined authorities • NHS bodies and healthcare organisations • Emergency services (police, fire and rescue, ambulance services) • Educational establishments including schools, academies, colleges and universities • Registered providers of social

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Hampshire County Council scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £10,000,000,000, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins works work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar works contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 27 August 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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