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Head Office Refurbishment

THE CAMBRIDGE HOUSING SOCIETY LIMITED

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24 Feb 2026 at 10:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridge Housing Society Limited, located in Cambridge, UK, successfully completed the procurement process for the refurbishment of its head office, titled "Head Office Refurbishment." This procurement falls under the works category, specifically refurbishment work, and involved a budget of £200,000. The tender utilised a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, reaching the award stage with the contract effectively commencing on 1st January 2026 and concluding on 1st January 2028. The refurbishment is situated in the East of England, with the award notice published on 24th February 2026 following the agreement with the supplier, Potter Raper Ltd. The tender period concluded on 31st December 2025, marking the end of the proposal submission phase.

This opportunity presents substantial prospects for businesses specialising in construction and refurbishment, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of leveraging framework agreements. With renovation and maintenance needs at the forefront, firms with expertise in improving commercial office spaces are encouraged to compete for similar contracts. The refurbishment process not only offers visibility and credibility to participating businesses but also allows them to establish and strengthen partnerships with prominent housing societies like The Cambridge Housing Society Limited, fostering business growth in the construction sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Head Office Refurbishment

Notice Description

Redesign and refurbishment of the office building, along with any necessary maintenance works.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4843340c-51f6-4ab7-8f4d-bd6feedb3293
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0000f7a9-6f02-4544-81a0-36084edef27c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CAMBRIDGE HOUSING SOCIETY LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB24 9ZR
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Histon & Impington
Westminster Constituency
St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POTTER RAPER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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