Award

LDC & EBBC - Responsive Repairs, Voids, Kitchens and Bathrooms

LEWES DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Dec 2025 at 16:09

Tender

29 Sep 2025 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

Lewes District Council and Eastbourne Borough Council have jointly sought to partner with a supplier through an open tendering procedure for the provision of a responsive repairs and voids service across their combined housing stock of around 6,700 homes. This substantial contract also involves planned annual kitchen and bathroom replacements, enhancing the quality and modernity of the accommodation provided by these councils. The procurement process transitioned through the tender phase with a closing date of 7th November 2025, followed by the awarding of the contract on 16th December 2025. The contract, valued at £93,810,000, is set to commence on 1st April 2026, spanning until 30th September 2030, with a possible extension of up to five additional years.

This tender offers rich opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms engaged in building completion work and related services. Large enterprises like MD Building Services Ltd have been instrumental in securing this contract, reinforcing their position in the public sector. Such high-value contracts can be pivotal for businesses specialising in construction and housing repair, especially those that can offer high-quality, customer-focused services aligning with public authority needs. Medium to large businesses that can reliably manage large-scale projects and deliver efficient out-of-hours emergency repairs would find themselves well-suited to compete in similar procurements in the future.

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Notice Title

LDC & EBBC - Responsive Repairs, Voids, Kitchens and Bathrooms

Notice Description

Lewes District Council and Eastbourne Borough Council are seeking a partner to deliver a comprehensive responsive repairs and voids service, including out-of-hours emergency repairs, across their combined housing stock of approximately 6,700 homes. The contract will also require the annual delivery of around 40 planned kitchen and bathroom replacements, ensuring our homes remain safe, decent and modern for residents. This procurement represents a significant opportunity to work collaboratively with two progressive social landlords, delivering a high-quality, customer-focused service that supports our residents and communities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Lewes DC - Responsive Repairs, Voids, Kitchens and Bathrooms

Renewal: A period or periods up to 5 years

Lot 2

Eastbourne BC - Responsive Repairs, Voids, Kitchens and Bathrooms

Renewal: A period or periods up to 5 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a3cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083518-2025
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45400000 - Building completion work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£93,810,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£93,810,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£93,810,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEWES DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

EASTBOURNE BOROUGH COUNCIL

Contact Name
James White
Contact Email
james.white@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EASTBOURNE
Postcode
BN21 4UG
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ22 East Sussex CC

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MD BUILDING SERVICES LTD (T/A MD GROUP

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