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Housing Stock Conditions Surveys

THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES

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21 May 2026 at 09:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames has conducted a procurement process for the "Housing Stock Conditions Surveys," under the industry category of Architectural and related services (CPV code 71200000). This procurement process utilised a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure. The survey aims to support future investment planning for 4,574 dwellings across England, UK. The procurement process reached the award stage and was completed on 26 February 2026, with the tender period concluding on 24 November 2025. The awarded contract is valued at £225,041, while the total contract value amounts to £400,000, to be executed by Arcus Consulting LLP from 6 April 2026 until 30 June 2027.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), that specialise in delivering architectural and surveying services. Those with expertise in building services consulting and housing surveys can leverage their skills to foster business growth through similar projects. The structured approach and the necessity for qualified consultants make it ideal for companies looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector within the UK, especially in the field of housing and infrastructure services. This engagement offers an avenue for SMEs to enhance their credibility and visibility by contributing to governmental housing initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Housing Stock Conditions Surveys

Notice Description

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames (RBK) has 4574 dwellings that have been subject to various stock condition surveys in recent years. Through other remedial works within these dwellings, it is known that each dwelling varies in coverage, condition, age, and manufacture. In order to plan programmes of investment work related to these services, it is now the intention of RBK to commission a detailed and structured survey of them through the procurement of a suitably qualified and experienced Building Services Consultant.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d8b843d-04f7-4bfb-891e-43a5cb9fedb4
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£225,041 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
5 Apr 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 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 ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Postcode
KT1 1EU
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Kingston upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kingston Town
Westminster Constituency
Kingston and Surbiton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARCUS CONSULTING

Further Information

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