Pagabo 2026 results · Developer-Led Schemes · lot 3 of 7
Pagabo Developer-Led Lot 3 SPV Schemes up to 100m: 34 bids, 27 appointed
34 bids were received for Lot 3 SPV Schemes up to 100m on the Pagabo National Framework for Developer-Led Schemes and 27 suppliers were appointed, an appointment rate of 79.4 per cent. 7 bidders were not appointed to this lot. The lot carries an advertised value of £2.18bn, 8.4 per cent of the framework.
Who this lot was for
Developers who structure schemes up to £100m through a special purpose vehicle with a public sector partner.
What the numbers say
Thirty-four bids, 27 appointed. The lot is wide open to mid-sized developers, and 14 of the 34 bids were from SMEs at final stage. Seven bidders did not make it, which is more than the three lost on Lot 4.
The notice records 14 SME bids at final stage out of 34 (41 per cent). It does not give appointments by size of firm, so it cannot show whether SMEs did better or worse than larger bidders.
All seven lots, side by side
| Lot | Advertised value | Bids | Appointed | Not appointed | Appointment rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Development Consultants | £47.6m | 29 | 14 | 15 | 48.3 per cent |
| Lot 2 Development Legal Providers | £47.6m | 10 | 10 | 0 | 100.0 per cent |
| Lot 3 SPV Schemes up to 100m | £2.18bn | 34 | 27 | 7 | 79.4 per cent |
| Lot 4 SPV Schemes of 100m or more | £4.51bn | 28 | 25 | 3 | 89.3 per cent |
| Lot 5 Development Agreement Schemes of up 50m | £2.72bn | 41 | 29 | 12 | 70.7 per cent |
| Lot 6 Development Agreement Schemes of 50m or more | £16.45bn | 29 | 23 | 6 | 79.3 per cent |
| Lot 7 Development Management Services contracts | £47.6m | 31 | 14 | 17 | 45.2 per cent |
| All lots | £26bn | 202 | 142 | 60 | 70.3 per cent |
76 distinct organisations bid, 52 were appointed and 24 were not appointed to any lot. The lot figures count each bid to each lot, so they exceed the number of organisations.
Source: Find a Tender contract award notice 094430-2026 , published 6 October 2026, read on 2026-10-09 with scripts/pagabo_results.py. Bids are the lot bids recorded in the notice. Only counts are shown; unsuccessful bidders are not named.
Evidence that tends to lead on this lot
Delivered joint venture or SPV schemes of a comparable size, the funding structure, and evidence you can mobilise a delivery team in the regions you claim.
This paragraph is our practitioner view, not something the award notice states.
If you bid for this lot and were not appointed
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Questions on this lot
How many suppliers were appointed to Lot 3 SPV Schemes up to 100m?
27 suppliers were appointed to Lot 3, from 34 bids, per Find a Tender award notice 094430-2026 published on 6 October 2026.
How many SMEs bid for Lot 3?
The notice records 14 SME bids at final stage out of 34, about 41 per cent. It does not say how many SMEs were appointed.
When does the Lot 3 standstill period end?
The standstill period for the Developer-Led framework ends at 23:59 on 15 October 2026. The framework starts on 19 October 2026 and runs to 19 October 2030.
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