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Partnering Advisor for Repairs and Maintenance Contracts

Dacorum Borough Council

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

28 Jan 2026 at 15:10

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

14 Jan 2026 at 14:27

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

12 Nov 2025 at 16:58

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

11 Nov 2025 at 20:50

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

07 Oct 2025 at 16:51

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

02 Oct 2025 at 16:38

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dacorum Borough Council has concluded its open procurement process for the appointment of a Partnering Advisor, tasked with supporting the mobilisation and ongoing management of its new integrated Repairs, Maintenance, and Capital Delivery Contract. The contract, valued at £360,000 gross, was awarded to Echelon Consultancy. It covers a five-year term commencing 1st July 2026, focusing on approximately 10,000 housing assets and 2,500 leasehold properties. Located in Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom (region UKH23), the procurement falls under the services category, specifically within business and management consultancy. The contract is active with potential for an extension based on performance, lasting up to 2036.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses in commercial property management and consultancy services, especially those specialising in fostering collaborative relationships and driving service improvements. SMEs like Echelon Consultancy, which successfully competed against seven other bids, demonstrate the suitability of agile, proactive companies capable of working closely with public sector bodies and stakeholders. The contract necessitates a solid understanding of compliance, performance oversight, and the generation of efficiency savings, providing a lucrative arena for consultancies seeking to expand their public sector portfolios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Partnering Advisor for Repairs and Maintenance Contracts

Notice Description

Dacorum Borough Council is inviting tenders for the appointment of a Partnering Advisor to support the mobilisation and ongoing management of its new integrated Repairs, Maintenance, and Capital Delivery Contract. This contract, commencing on 1st July 2026 for an initial five-year term (with the option to extend for a further five years), will cover approximately 10,000 housing assets and 2,500 leasehold properties. The Partnering Advisor will play a pivotal role in ensuring successful contract mobilisation, fostering collaborative relationships across contractors, and driving continuous improvement in service delivery. The Council seeks a proactive partner to work closely with its Contract Managers and stakeholders, supporting performance oversight, compliance, and the achievement of efficiency savings for both the Council and its contractors.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract can be extended for a further 5 years.

Planning Information

As part of the pre-procurement process, the Council is seeking feedback from the market to help shape the final tender documents for this opportunity. Interested parties are invited to review the draft brief and contract document provided and complete the accompanying questionnaire within the pre-market dialogue document. The feedback received will be used to ensure that the final procurement documents are aligned with market best practice and are suitable for potential bidders. This stage is intended to promote transparency and collaboration, enabling the Council to develop a procurement process that meets both its objectives and the needs of the market.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a752
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007678-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

70332200 - Commercial property management services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
9 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Dacorum Borough Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
Postcode
HP1 1DN
Postcode Area
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC
Local Authority
Dacorum
Electoral Ward
Hemel Hempstead Town
Westminster Constituency
Hemel Hempstead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Echelon Consultancy

Further Information

Notice Documents

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