£1.5bn YORbuild Framework to Drive Next Generation of Public Infrastructure Across the North

Eight leading contractors appointed as major public sector procurement framework prepares to deliver schools, healthcare, civic buildings and infrastructure projects across Yorkshire, the North East and East Midlands

A new £1.5 billion construction framework has been launched to support the delivery of major public sector building and infrastructure projects across northern England, with eight of the UK's largest contractors securing places on the latest YORbuild Major Works framework.

Managed by Leeds City Council, the YORbuild Major Works 2 Framework will provide public sector organisations with access to contractors capable of delivering complex construction programmes throughout Yorkshire and the Humber, the North East, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and parts of Leicestershire.

The framework became operational on 6 July 2026 and will run until July 2030, with the option to extend for a further two years until 2032.

Supporting Long-Term Regional Investment

Worth a combined £1.5bn excluding VAT, the framework has been designed to streamline procurement while providing public sector clients with greater certainty over the delivery of large-scale capital programmes.

Although primarily focused on major building projects, the agreement also allows for associated civil engineering works where required, enabling authorities to deliver wider regeneration and infrastructure schemes through a single procurement route.

The framework has been divided into two value-based lots, ensuring projects of varying scale can be procured efficiently while encouraging collaboration between clients and contractors.

Major Contractors Secure Framework Places

Lot One, covering projects valued between £10 million and £30 million, has an estimated value of £600 million.

Successful contractors include:

• Caddick Construction

• Galliford Try

• Kier

• Morgan Sindall

• Robertson Construction Group

• Tilbury Douglas

• VINCI Building

• Wates

Meanwhile, Lot Two, covering projects valued above £30 million, is worth an estimated £900 million.

The successful contractors are:

• Galliford Try

• John Graham Construction

• Kier

• McLaren Construction

• Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure

• VINCI Building

• Wates

• Willmott Dixon

Built Around Collaboration

Unlike traditional procurement frameworks, YORbuild Major Works 2 has been structured to promote long-term collaborative working between clients, consultants and contractors.

Procurement documents note that the optional two-year extension has been included to provide sufficient time for participating organisations to establish new delivery processes, embed collaborative behaviours and realise the full benefits of the framework.

The extended duration also recognises that many local authorities will transition onto the framework only after existing contractual arrangements expire, meaning benefits will be realised progressively throughout its lifespan.

Wide Public Sector Access

The framework will be available to an extensive range of public sector organisations, including:

• Local authorities

• Combined authorities

• Central government departments and agencies

• NHS organisations

• Police, fire and ambulance services

• Schools, colleges and universities

• Housing associations

• Eligible third-sector organisations

This broad accessibility is expected to make the framework a key procurement vehicle for delivering education, healthcare, civic, community and infrastructure investment programmes across the region over the next six years.

Regional Collaboration Behind the Procurement

While Leeds City Council acts as the contracting authority, the procurement itself reflects a collaborative regional approach.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council managed key elements of the procurement process, including preparation of tender documentation, publication of contract notices and evaluation of submissions.

Sheffield City Council and North Yorkshire Council also supported the development of the framework by contributing to tender documentation and contractor assessments.

Creating Long-Term Value

The latest YORbuild framework continues the growing trend towards larger, longer-term collaborative procurement models that seek to provide greater certainty for both public sector clients and the construction industry.

By offering contractors a stable pipeline of future opportunities, the framework aims to encourage investment in skills, innovation and supply chains while helping public bodies procure major capital projects more efficiently.

With public investment in education, healthcare, civic infrastructure and regeneration expected to remain a key government priority, the YORbuild Major Works 2 framework is set to become one of the most significant regional construction procurement vehicles supporting public infrastructure delivery across northern England during the remainder of the decade.