Summary of the contracting process

Watford Community Housing (WCH), supported by Echelon Consultancy, is inviting expressions of interest for the Maintain Framework, targeting construction work across the United Kingdom. The framework, valued at £1.42 billion, encompasses a broad range of repairs and maintenance tasks, including empty homes work across nine geographical regions. It includes multiple lots categorised by region and value, with separate provisions for works up to £5 million and over £3 million. The tender process initiates under the restricted procedure, offering flexibility and multiple options for lots with overlapping value bands. Interested suppliers must submit their applications by 15 April 2025.

This procurement process presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The framework is designed to provide a flexible, adaptive service including IT support and call centre provisions, creating avenues for businesses skilled in construction and maintenance work to engage in an extensive, four-year contract. With lots aimed at different value bands and regions, businesses specialised in diverse construction activities such as electrical, plumbing, mechanical installations, and asbestos removal services can find scalable opportunities to participate. The framework's substantial budget and broad scope ensure a steady stream of potential projects, promoting sustained business growth and the chance to establish long-term associations with various UK public sector bodies.

Tender

Maintain Framework

WATFORD COMMUNITY HOUSING

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

20th February 2025 18:16:29 PM

Tender Deadline

15th April 2025 11:00:00 AM Expired
Contract Summary

Echelon Consultancy are supporting Watford Community Housing (WCH) who are seeking expressions of interest from suitably skilled and experienced Suppliers to deliver Repairs and Empty Homes works across this framework which will operate for a period of four years. Lots are separated by region and value, with nine geographical regions (including a national region) and two value bands within each region. There is an intentional overlap between the two value bands, allowing Authorised Users the flexibility to be able to call off from either lot The framework will be open to all UK public sector bodies (and others as detailed in the procurement documents) to access via an Access Agreement between WCH, the Supplier and Pretium Frameworks Ltd, who WCH has appointed to administer the framework on their behalf. Full details of the scope and requirements of the Framework and the procurement process, including how to tender are included within the procurement and the tender documents.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-04e5ac

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Selective

Procurement Method Details

Restricted Procedure

Procurement Category

Works

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS

Framework
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

45000000

CPV Division(s)

45 - Construction work
Awarding Authority

WATFORD COMMUNITY HOUSING

Buyer Name

Sharon Hunt

Buyer Email

Maintain@echelonconsultancy.co.uk

Buyer Phone

+44 1707339800

Buyer Address

59 Clarendon Road

Watford

WD17 1LA

United Kingdom

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Maintain Framework

WATFORD COMMUNITY HOUSING

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