Award

Expression of Interest (EOI) for the provision of Reactive and Programmed Repair and Maintenance Service to Environment, Property & Recreation

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jul 2025 at 08:02

Tender

31 Jan 2025 at 19:34

Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council awarded a contract for the provision of Reactive and Programmed Repair and Maintenance Service to Environment, Property & Recreation. This initiative is classified under the industry category of repair and maintenance services. Located in Ashford, England, the contracting authority finalised the award with Knights of Oxney Building Contractors Ltd, on 14th July 2025. The process followed a restricted procedure, with the contract period spanning from 7th July 2025 to 6th July 2030. The initial tender stages, including an Expression of Interest, concluded on 3rd March 2025, targeting a total contract value of £1,000,000.

This procurement process offers significant opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses specialising in building maintenance and repair services will find this contract particularly appealing, as it promises substantial growth through sustained projects over the five-year term. The opportunity is ideal for companies with expertise in providing reliable and high-quality repair services, keen to engage in long-term contracts with public sector entities. The restricted procedure ensures that capable suppliers are selected, enhancing competitive fairness while providing growth prospects through the council's commitment to excellent service.

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Notice Title

Expression of Interest (EOI) for the provision of Reactive and Programmed Repair and Maintenance Service to Environment, Property & Recreation

Notice Description

PRMS/25/1 Expression of Interest stage. Ashford Borough Council is looking for a contractor to provide a first class Building Maintenance service for the day-to-day repair and maintenance of ABC's corporate properties. This is stage 1 of a Restricted tender procedure. Procurement documentation can be downloaded from Kent Business Portal https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d0266395-941e-42d7-97fa-c0cfaec6f31f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c02ac8e-b600-424d-818a-3e5c5b718f84
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Restricted procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 7 Jul 2030 Over 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
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Stephanie Leonard
Contact Email
stephanie.leonard@ashford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01233 330371

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1HU
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KNIGHTS OF OXNEY BUILDING CONTRACTORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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