Technical Support & Associated Services framework

All sustainability and energy consultancy services under the framework align with established standards such as PAS 2035, ISO 50001, and BREEAM UK New Construction. Consultants help members demonstrate compliance with these frameworks through certified energy assessments, lifecycle carbon analysis, and documentation suitable for grant or planning applications. This alignment guarantees that housing providers meet both the technical and policy requirements for energy efficiency, decarbonisation, and environmental responsibility while securing the funding and approvals needed to deliver long-term net zero programmes.

Consultants operating under the PfH Technical Support and Associated Services Framework adhere to UK statutory regulations including the Building Regulations 2010, the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, and the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022. They also follow guidance from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) L153, and relevant British Standards covering building services, structural design, and energy efficiency. This ensures all technical advice, design documentation, and compliance reports provided to members meet nationally recognised legal and safety requirements.

This framework underpins PfH’s broader suite of asset management and sustainability frameworks, including Decarbonisation & Retrofit, Fire Safety Works, Housing development, Capital and Planned works. By providing the technical groundwork such as surveys, feasibility studies, design input, and compliance assurance it ensures these delivery frameworks start from accurate data and robust specifications. It helps members integrate design, engineering, and compliance support seamlessly into project planning, reducing procurement complexity and ensuring all works progress with technical and regulatory certainty.

Consultants provide technical deliverables such as feasibility reports, design drawings, risk assessments, tender appraisals, energy audits, and compliance certificates. These outputs form the technical evidence needed to secure internal approvals, funding applications, or regulatory sign-off. All documentation adheres to recognised industry standards and can be integrated into housing asset management systems for future planning.

All framework suppliers hold relevant professional accreditations, such as membership of CIBSE, RICS, CIOB, or ICE. Their work is delivered in line with applicable British Standards, Building Regulations, and HSE requirements. PfH ensures quality through a pre-qualification and continuous performance monitoring process, so members can engage consultants with proven technical competence and sector-specific experience.

Fire safety consultants conduct detailed fire risk assessments, evacuation planning, and fire compartmentation reviews. They help housing providers comply with the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 and maintain ongoing resident safety. Consultants can also provide advice on fire doors, smoke ventilation systems, and passive fire protection, ensuring that refurbishment and retrofit works meet all statutory fire safety standards.

Consultants on the framework assist with refurbishment design, lifecycle planning, and asset renewal strategies. They provide building lifecycle assessments (LCA) to quantify carbon impact and inform long-term maintenance and replacement planning. This helps landlords make decisions that balance operational efficiency, sustainability, and whole-life cost, ensuring that buildings remain compliant and fit for purpose over time.

Framework consultants undertake feasibility studies to assess the technical, financial, and environmental viability of proposed schemes. These studies often include building surveys, site constraints analysis, energy modelling, and cost forecasting. By engaging early, consultants help members define clear project scopes, identify risks, and ensure that investment decisions are supported by reliable technical evidence.

Stock condition surveys evaluate the physical state, performance, and maintenance needs of housing assets. Consultants within the framework carry out detailed inspections, data collection, and lifecycle modelling to inform investment planning and compliance. The findings are used to prioritise maintenance, support decarbonisation planning, and underpin long-term asset management strategies. This technical evidence base is vital for housing providers to make data-led decisions about their stock.

Framework consultants provide sustainability and BREEAM assessment services to help clients meet environmental standards and funding requirements. They support project teams in achieving BREEAM “Very Good” or higher ratings through design reviews, lifecycle carbon assessments, and sustainability strategy development. Consultants also align project outcomes with national policies on energy efficiency and environmental performance, enabling members to demonstrate measurable sustainability credentials.

Structural engineers within the framework provide technical design and assessment services for new-build, refurbishment, and complex retrofit projects. Their expertise covers load assessments, structural integrity reports, and design calculations that ensure safety, stability, and compliance. These services are essential for schemes involving building extensions, façade retention, or decarbonisation retrofit, where existing structural performance must be understood before works can safely proceed.

Under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, CDM consultancy is essential for safe project execution. Framework consultants offer services such as CDM Advisor, Principal Designer, and Health and Safety Coordinator roles. They support clients in developing construction phase plans, risk registers, and documentation to ensure compliance with HSE guidance (L153). This reduces risk exposure and promotes a consistent health and safety culture across housing and construction projects.

Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) consultants provide design and technical advice on key building systems, including heating, ventilation, lighting, and renewable energy installations. They support lifecycle planning, energy efficiency upgrades, and system resilience across large housing portfolios. M&E specialists also contribute to compliance by ensuring designs meet current regulations, such as Building Regulations Part L and PAS standards, while optimising cost and performance through modern building services engineering methods.

The framework includes consultants experienced in net zero carbon strategy, BREEAM assessment, and ISO 50001 energy management. These specialists help members assess their housing stock, identify cost-effective energy efficiency measures, and prepare decarbonisation roadmaps. They can also support funding applications, provide energy modelling, and oversee the technical design of low-carbon systems. By integrating sustainability consultancy with engineering and asset management expertise, the framework supports organisations’ long-term carbon reduction goals.

Technical consultants on the framework deliver compliance-driven services across fire safety, building regulations, and CDM 2015 requirements. They help ensure that projects meet Health and Safety Executive (HSE) standards, provide Principal Designer and CDM Advisor roles, and conduct fire safety audits, risk assessments, and building condition surveys. This technical assurance helps landlords meet regulatory obligations and maintain building safety standards throughout the design, construction, and operational phases.

The framework covers a wide range of professional services including building services engineering, mechanical and electrical design, structural engineering, CDM consultancy, architectural support, energy performance assessment, and net zero carbon consultancy. It also includes specialist audits such as fire safety, asset condition surveys, and lifecycle costing. These services allow members to access experienced consultants who can deliver feasibility studies, technical advice, and compliance assurance for both new-build and refurbishment programmes.

The PfH Technical Support and Associated Services Framework gives housing providers and public bodies a compliant route to procure expert consultancy across engineering, design, compliance, and sustainability disciplines. It helps organisations manage complex projects such as net zero retrofit, fire safety, or building refurbishment by providing access to pre-approved technical consultants and engineers. Covering mechanical and electrical design, CDM roles, structural engineering, and energy consultancy, the framework simplifies procurement and ensures technical rigour across all stages of asset management and project delivery.