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22 Jul 2026 at 13:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Building Compliance - Third Party Audits" was conducted by Platform Housing Group, a leading housing authority based in Solihull, United Kingdom. This service contract, classified under the CPV code 50531200 for gas appliance maintenance services, along with several additional classifications such as lift-maintenance and electrical services, reached the award stage on 22nd July 2026. The awarded contract to Morgan Lambert LTD spans from 1st September 2026 to 31st March 2031, encompassing a variety of building safety audits across locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and beyond. The procurement method details were not specified in this process, and it was a service contract suited neither specifically to SMEs nor VCSEs.

This contract presents vast opportunities for businesses specialising in safety audits, gas and electrical inspections, and system maintenances. Companies with a robust infrastructure for technical testing, analysis, and auditing will find substantial potential for business growth through this contract. Given the focus on critical compliance activities, businesses that have a substantial background in managing large-scale inspections and maintenance services, particularly for housing groups, could leverage this opportunity to establish or strengthen long-term partnerships with major housing associations such as the Platform Housing Group. This can also serve as a stepping stone for firms looking to expand their operations internationally, as the service delivery areas encompass a wide geographical reach, including the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Building Compliance - Third Party Audits

Notice Description

Platform Housing Group are looking to appoint an auditing contractor to provide an independent auditing service. Auditing activities shall be required across a range of building safety activities including the following: * Gas safety inspections * Electrical safety inspections * Renewable heating systems * Solid Fuel & Oil fired heating systems * Asbestos * Legionella risk assessments * Passenger lift maintenance * Fumes investigations * DSEARs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dfdbede-52ec-4072-8bc3-b672b07c98eb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

50531200 - Gas appliance maintenance services

50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

71314100 - Electrical services

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

79212000 - Auditing services

90650000 - Asbestos removal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£992,439 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 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
PLATFORM HOUSING GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B37 7YD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
Bickenhill
Westminster Constituency
Meriden and Solihull East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MORGAN LAMBERT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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