Tender

Small Site Housing Development (The Development of Affordable Homes in Thurrock)

THURROCK COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Jan 2021 at 12:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Thurrock Council is initiating a tender for a project titled "Small Site Housing Development (The Development of Affordable Homes in Thurrock)." This project aims to develop affordable homes on small sites in Thurrock, South East England, with a strict budget cap of £4,733,252. The tender is currently in the active phase and is open under the "open procedure (below threshold)" procurement method. The tender period is set to close on 5 March 2021, while the contract period will commence on 30 June 2021 and conclude on 30 June 2023.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for developers and builders, particularly those based in Thurrock, who specialise in affordable housing projects. The Council is particularly looking for reputable firms accredited by NHBC, LABC, or equivalent bodies. This initiative not only offers the chance to secure contracts for new housing developments but also aligns with the Council's vision to meet housing delivery targets through collaboration with both public and private sector developers, providing a pathway for business growth in the construction sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Small Site Housing Development (The Development of Affordable Homes in Thurrock)

Notice Description

The Council has set aside a limited budget which can be used to purchase new affordable homes off plan. The Council are looking to invest in small sites by reputable Thurrock based developers and builders ('Developers') who are accredited by NHBC or LABC or an equivalent body. This is a pilot initiative whereby the Council is seeking to accelerate the development of small sites in private ownership, suitable for new housing development which will help to increase the supply of affordable rented homes. Under this initiative the Council would enter into a contract to forward purchase newly constructed homes for affordable rent off-plan, for a fixed price to be agreed with the house builder. The total contract value in a single year for this initiative, must be less than PS4,733,252. This initiative is aligned with the Council's vision and priorities adopted in 2018 and recognises the need to look towards both the public and private sector developers to achieve the Council's housing delivery targets. Additional information: Please click on the following link to register on the In-Tend etendering portal and where you can view and download the ITT documents: https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c07bc70e-7ade-4e42-ab28-9743d03b89a2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THURROCK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Beverley Locke
Contact Email
blocke@thurrock.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01375 652207

Buyer Location

Locality
ESSEX
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Post Town
Romford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Further Information

Notice Documents

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