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Property Condition Surveys

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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09 May 2025 at 09:25

Summary of the contracting process

Wolverhampton City Council has completed the procurement process for property condition surveys, awarding the contract to David W Thomas Ltd. This direct procurement method involved a single tender action below the threshold, focusing on building surveying services within the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £50,000, was meant to last from 18th February 2025 to 18th November 2025. This was part of an award stage finalised on 9th May 2025, following the tender period that concluded on 3rd February 2025. The tender falls under the services category, specifically targeting the requirement for RICS chartered building surveyors to perform tasks such as property condition surveys and serving as an 'expert witness' in court if needed.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in building surveying, particularly those with expertise in property assessments and legal consultancy related to the field. It is ideally suited for SMEs like David W Thomas Ltd., providing a platform to expand their services within regional government contracts. Such tenders can help increase visibility and credibility in the industry, especially for those located or operating in the West Midlands area. Businesses with capabilities in handling legal documentation and expert witness responsibilities could find similar future projects invaluable for growth and enhancement of their service offerings.

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Notice Title

Property Condition Surveys

Notice Description

Wolverhampton Homes required a RICS chartered building surveyors to undertake urgent property condition surveys, prepare Scott Schedules and attend Court as an 'expert witness', as required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e9170912-6ac4-424e-85c6-87a9f439b301
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/930858ed-edcd-49c6-9100-e0e51483ddb5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71315300 - Building surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2025 - 18 Nov 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1SH
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DAVID W THOMAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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