Planning

Home Improvement Agency Market Engagement

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

24 Jan 2025 at 09:15

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council is conducting a market engagement process for the delivery of Home Improvement Agency services, with related contracts ending in June 2027. This tender falls under the 'Repair and maintenance services' industry category and includes broader community, social, and personal services. The engagement stage is currently active, with key milestones such as the engagement end date set for 24th February 2025. The contracting authority, located in Ellesmere Port, seeks to understand market interest and cost structures for a potential future contract.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social and affordable housing as well as Home Improvement Agency services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Engaging in this tender could help businesses gain insight into future contracting opportunities with the council, allowing them to position themselves strategically for growth and potential long-term partnerships in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Home Improvement Agency Market Engagement

Notice Description

Cheshire West and Chester Council has a contract in place for the delivery of Home Improvement Agency services, alongside two other housing-related contracts. These contracts end in June 2027, and we are exploring options for the future. We would like to engage with Registered Providers of social and affordable housing, and providers of Home Improvement Agency services to get an understanding of the market - is there an appetite to deliver a similar contract, and what would the potential costs be.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c101e93-8d33-4d74-98b7-575d7a4a1302
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BE
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

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