Muse re-appointed to The Developer-Led Framework managed by Pagabo

Muse, through the Morgan Sindall Consortium, has been re-appointed to the National Framework for Developer-Led Schemes 2026 that is managed by Pagabo on behalf of YPO.

The framework gives councils and public bodies a UK-compliant, pre-procured route to appoint a partner quickly and with certainty. This second generation runs for four years and complies with the Procurement Act 2023.

What it means for councils

For councils, the framework offers a complete route to appointing a partner. Appointments can be made in weeks, not months, using standard agreements that reduce the time and cost of the legal and procurement stages.

For the first time, it also includes consultants and legal providers, alongside ongoing support and full compliance. Muse supports councils from early feasibility through to delivery.

The framework in practice

Councils are already using the framework to bring places forward with Muse, supported by ECF, our partnership with Homes England’s National Housing Bank and L&G.

Smithgate in Wolverhampton is already on site. The first phase, Bicycle Works, will deliver 331 homes for rent, as part of a new neighbourhood of 1,000 homes in the city centre.

In Bradford, planning was approved in February for City Village, which will bring up to 1,000 homes to the city centre. The first phase of 97 homes is being brought forward with Incommunities.

Station Gateway in Stevenage will bring at least 1,000 homes and upgraded station facilities to the UK’s first New Town, following an agreement with the council in January.

In the North East, an agreement signed with Gateshead Council in January is helping to shape Baltic Quarter. Around 1,600 homes are planned for an area already home to more than 40 digital and design businesses.

Muse was appointed as partner for all four places through the Developer-Led Framework.

Lisa Gledhill, Managing Director, National Partnerships at Muse, said:

“Our experience is that the best outcomes come when councils and partners work together from the outset, with a shared ambition for the place and a clear focus on delivery. Bradford and Stevenage are good examples of what that approach can achieve.

“We look forward to supporting more councils to move forward quickly, with confidence and a long-term partner alongside them.”

Find out more about working with Muse through the framework here.