Development Project - Southdown Road, Millbrook

LIVEWEST HOMES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 May 2026 at 08:09

Tender

02 Apr 2025 at 12:57

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process undertaken by LiveWest Homes Limited culminated in the award of a contract to Gilbert and Goode Limited. The project, titled "Development Project - Southdown Road, Millbrook", involves the design, construction, and completion of 20 residential dwellings earmarked for Social Rent, along with accompanying landscaping and necessary statutory diversions and connections. The development is located in Millbrook, Cornwall, UK, and falls under the "Construction work" industry category. The procurement process followed an open competition method and involved a below-threshold evaluation. The award was announced on 27 May 2026, with the contract set to commence on 1 July 2026, for completion by 10 December 2027. The initiative is overtly oriented towards enriching affordable housing opportunities in the South West of England, fostering strategic community growth.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses operating in the construction sector, especially those with expertise in residential development and landscaping. SMEs like Gilbert and Goode Limited are particularly well-suited to benefit from such governmental contracts, given their capacity to deliver specialised, community-focused infrastructure. The emphasis on affordable housing provision in this tender underscores potential growth prospects for contractors who specialise in such projects. Moreover, businesses that can navigate public procurement evaluations with a focus on quality and competitive pricing will find this sector ripe for expansion and innovation. This contract is not only a stepping stone for augmenting business portfolios but also a chance to supply housing solutions that cater to social needs, leveraging commercial success for community enhancement.

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Notice Title

Development Project - Southdown Road, Millbrook

Notice Description

LiveWest Homes Ltd, the largest Registered Provider of affordable housing operational solely in the South West of England, have commissioned Westco Properties Ltd to procure a contractor on their behalf in order to construct 20 homes at Millbrook, Cornwall. Westco Properties are the commercial arm and wholly owned subsidiary of LiveWest Homes Ltd. Westco will act as the contracting authority on this project The proposed development includes the design, construction and completion of 20 residential dwellings for Social Rent comprising together with all associated hard and soft landscaping, all necessary statutory diversions and connections.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fbfb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049366-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

70 - Real estate services


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

70000000 - Real estate services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£4,085,333 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 10 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVEWEST HOMES LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX5 2FZ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

Local Authority
East Devon
Electoral Ward
Broadclyst
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GILBERT AND GOODE

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