The procurement specialist said the move was to ensure “ the highest quality of bids and allow as many businesses as possible the opportunity for selection.” 

Its £3.2bn Installation and Repairs Framework had an original prequal questionnaire deadline of September 1 which has now been put back to September 29.

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The £700m New Build Housing framework had an original prequal deadline of July 24 with winning firms set to be named this month.

That deadline to tender has now been moved to October 10. For more information or to register an interest, click here .

Lee Parkinson, chief executive at EN:Procure, said: “We have extended the deadline beyond the holiday period, to amplify the opportunity for bids to give as many organisations as possible the chance to be selected for the framework in support of our commitment to regeneration and social value.”