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Void Works

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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22 May 2025 at 13:44

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Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council has completed its procurement process for the "Void Works" project, an initiative aimed at refurbishing empty council-owned dwellings to enable re-occupation. This contract, classified under building installation and completion work (CPV codes 45300000 and 45400000), was awarded on 21 May 2025 to B Ball Contractors Ltd, a supplier registered as an SME. The project's scope covers various properties such as houses, flats, and bungalows in the Borough of Ashford, within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The open procurement method was used, and the contract is set from 19 May 2025 to 19 May 2030, with a total contract value of £3,250,000.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in building refurbishment and installation. Given its open procedure targeting SMEs and VCSEs, businesses providing specialised construction or renovation services could find this procurement ideal. With the contract period extending over five years, there's potential for long-term business involvement and revenue stability for companies capable of meeting the expected standards and timelines of Ashford Borough Council's housing refurbishment goals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Void Works

Notice Description

VOID/25/1 Ashford Borough Council is looking to procure a contractor to provide void refurbishments. Works may include minor and major works accordingly. The Contractor is responsible for carrying out works to a number of empty Council owned dwellings (voids) to bring them up to the empty property standard to enable re-occupation by new tenants. The works will be carried out to individual properties of differing house, flat and bungalow types in various locations in the Borough of Ashford area. Procurement documentation can be accessed via the Kent Business Portal https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d62dea3d-75c7-49e8-a2f9-34e758421cce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88217e05-3c6c-464d-9be1-6fc9f51ddd9c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45300000 - Building installation work

45400000 - Building completion work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,250,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
18 May 2025 - 19 May 2030 Over 5 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
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

B BALL CONTRACTORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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