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Stock Condition Surveys

READING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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27 Mar 2026 at 16:39

Summary of the contracting process

Reading Borough Council has concluded a procurement process for "Stock Condition Surveys" under the industry category of Building Surveying Services (CPV 71315300). The procurement involved undertaking Decent Homes stock condition surveys in residential properties located in South East, United Kingdom. The tender utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the process transitioned to the award stage on 27th March 2026. Key dates included the tender period ending on 15th January 2025 and the contract period spanning from 7th February 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This award represents significant opportunities for growth for businesses within the building surveying sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in particular, may find this framework suitable for leveraging similar opportunities, given the Council's focus on SME participation. The appointed supplier, RIDGE AND PARTNERS LLP, is a large-scale firm based in Oxfordshire, indicating potential collaboration opportunities for similar businesses interested in entering governmental contracts. This tender is particularly appealing to firms specialising in residential property assessments and can set a precedent for future partnerships and contracts in the South East region.

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Notice Title

Stock Condition Surveys

Notice Description

Undertaking of Decent Homes stock condition surveys to residential properties owned and managed by RBC

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6e1c34c4-ec7e-456a-8efa-6404b629f566
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ea2a0e0-3c60-44b8-bad7-9c37b7c5af20
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71315300 - Building surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
7 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
READING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 2LU
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RIDGE AND PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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