The contracting Authority, Genesis Housing Association (GHA) on behalf of itself and its affiliates (both current and future affiliates) and additionally for the benefit of those other bodies listed at 1.4 is seeking to procure suitably qualified and experienced contractors to enter into a development framework agreement to enable the delivery of their ambitious investment programme across sites in London, East of England, South East of England, and East Midlands.

As part of the GHA Investment Strategy 2015-2024 'Building Better Futures', GHA intends to grow by a minimum of 10 000 units over the next 10 years, at an average rate of approximately 1 000 units per year.

Given the significance of the upcoming development programme under the Investment Strategy, Genesis wish to procure its own Framework Agreement in order to deliver these significant volumes of work through a consolidated and consistent network of suppliers.

It is anticipated that the framework agreement will commence on or around September 2015 and will last for a period of 4 years.

The contractor's scope of works will be reflective of new build housing and conversions to provide residential units. The architect's scope of services will be consistent with those expected for the RIBA Plan of Work Standard Agreement. For

both contractor and architectural appointments, Genesis HA will add additional works and services as required for a specific project.