Home England DARTS Framework
The client is a well-regarded landscape architecture practice with strong credentials in public realm, regeneration, and masterplanning projects. They identified a strategic opportunity to be appointed onto the Homes England Framework, offering access to a broader pipeline of public-sector regeneration work.
The Homes England Development & Regeneration Technical Services Framework (2023-27) is a four-year arrangements framework covering professional and technical services. The client targeted Lot 2 — directly aligned to landscape architecture, public-realm design, masterplanning and placemaking works.
The Valence Approach
Initial Diagnostics & Positioning
- Reviewed the client’s existing credentials, projects, team structure, governance, quality assurance and sustainability credentials.
- Mapped these against the published scope of the Framework and identified key gaps.
- Worked with the client to refine their value-proposition for the public-sector market.
Bid Strategy and Planning
- Developed a bid timeline aligned to the Framework’s anticipated panel appointment date.
- Set up templates and tools including compliance checklist and submission matrix.
- Guided the client on selecting a compelling set of case studies and how to structure them.
Content Development & Editing
- Worked with the client to craft responses to the procurement questionnaire.
- Co-wrote the case-study narratives, highlighting outcomes, stakeholder engagement and community benefits.
- Polished the submission for clarity, consistency, and professional presentation.
Quality Assurance & Submission Support
- Conducted final compliance reviews for completeness and adherence to format.
- Provided support on submission logistics and version control.
- Advised on follow-up steps including preparation for clarification and interview stages.
The Result
The client achieved the highest quality score on the national Homes England design framework, securing their position on Lot 2 and opening access to a significant pipeline of public sector regeneration work.