Award

DPLS Housing - Void Works

DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Sep 2025 at 12:56

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

19 Aug 2025 at 13:31

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dartford Borough Council has recently concluded a procurement process titled "DPLS Housing - Void Works" aimed at executing repairs and works on the Council's void properties. Falling under the "works" industry category, this procurement is specific to the location of Dartford within the United Kingdom. The process reached the contract award stage, with the contract signed on 4th September 2025, and the period extending from 5th September 2025 to 31st May 2026. The procurement was handled through a direct method, categorised as below threshold without competition, aligning with the legal framework stated in UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in building installation work, to engage in public sector contracting and expand their portfolio within the housing maintenance sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this contract particularly suitable due to its scale and procurement method. Engaging in such initiatives can provide these businesses with significant growth prospects, leveraging governmental partnerships and strengthening their foothold in public infrastructure projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DPLS Housing - Void Works

Notice Description

To complete works to void properties

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058a97
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053933-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45300000 - Building installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
4 Sep 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Dartford Borough Council Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@dartford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01322 343434

Buyer Location

Locality
DARTFORD
Postcode
DA1 1DR
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRAIL GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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