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10 Jul 2026 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Affordable Housing Framework Mini Tender 2," awarded on 10th July 2026, focuses on the construction industry. Managed by Southampton City Council, this project involves two plots at the Townhill Park Estate, covering approximately 3.48 and 1.78 acres respectively. The tender, now in the Award stage, was open for the construction of social rental properties. The location for this project is Southampton (postal code SO14 7LY) and is aimed at maximising the site's potential. Southampton City Council acted as the buyer for this procurement process, with Sovereign Housing Association Limited selected as the supplier. Key stages in the timeline include the contract period starting on 20th January 2025 and ending on 1st September 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction industry, particularly those specialising in affordable housing projects. The focus on social rented properties allows companies to contribute to addressing housing shortages while ensuring project viability. Although not specified for SMEs or VCSE organisations, larger housing associations and construction firms with experience in social housing would be well-suited to compete. Businesses capable of managing substantial land development projects in Southampton and delivering on tight schedules will find valuable growth opportunities through this contract.

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Notice Title

Affordable Housing Framework Mini Tender 2 - Plots 2 & 9 Townhill Park Estate

Notice Description

This opportunity is being offered to all the Affordable Housing Delivery Partners that have expressed an interest in the sites. Southampton City Council ("The Council") is keen to maximise the sites' potentials and gain as much social rented properties as your schemes will allow, whilst ensuring your schemes are financially viable. This tender is for Plot 2 @ circa 3.48 acres & Plot 9 @ circa 1.78 acres in the Townhill Park Estate. Please note these plots will be released as one and the successful Delivery Partner will be required to take both plots and progress them in tandem or as close to as your delivery programme will allow.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ea7dcfb3-63cb-43cd-8e7f-1415779c3f12
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9fdb4d4-2e78-4dd5-92d9-84b15537fbfb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2025 - 1 Sep 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
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOVEREIGN HOUSING ASSOCIATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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