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Design & Construction of Fossetts Way

THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

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27 Jul 2026 at 09:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Design & Construction of Fossetts Way" project, managed by Guinness Developments Limited under The Guinness Partnership, has reached the award stage. This project falls under the building construction work industry and is located at Fossetts Way in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender followed a selective procurement method via a dynamic purchasing system, and the contract's timeline spans from 7th August 2026 to 13th November 2028. With a total value of £53,316,412 GBP, this project promises significant development with the construction of 221 affordable housing units. The tendering stage concluded on 13th March 2025. The procurement adheres to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, ensuring compliance with relevant standards.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in the construction sector, particularly those specialising in housing projects. Large enterprises, such as Lovell Partnerships Limited, have been successful in securing the contract, indicating that firms with robust capabilities in managing sizeable and complex construction projects can effectively compete. The focus on affordable housing makes this contract particularly appealing to companies with experience in developing residential communities. Additionally, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find sub-contracting opportunities within the larger framework of the awarded contract, facilitating expansion and portfolio enhancement in the construction industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design & Construction of Fossetts Way

Notice Description

The Guinness Partnership Limited are publishing this notice on behalf of their subsidiary Guinness Developments Limited. The contracting authority for the purposes of the Procurement Regulations is Guinness Developments Limited. This is an award notice following a competitive process via the CHIC Development DPS for the design, construction, completion and defects rectification of 221 affordable houses and flats including associated external works at Fossetts Way, Southend-on-Sea, Essex. The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 apply to this contract award.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5ec08aef-a4fd-4fae-a74e-a53a5cc18bf9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fa25fa4-eee0-41d0-bea1-314450f6938c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£53,316,412 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,316,412 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
6 Aug 2026 - 13 Nov 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 GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 3AX
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Regent's Park
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOVELL PARTNERSHIPS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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