Award

Housing Repairs and Maintenance Services

WINCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

24 Mar 2026 at 13:30

Tender

15 Oct 2025 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

Winchester City Council has concluded the procurement process for Housing Repairs and Maintenance Services, awarding the contract to Wates Property Services Limited. The process was initiated as an open competitive flexible procedure under the legal framework of the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023, focusing on providing effective repairs and void property maintenance services across Winchester's housing stock. This project encompasses routine repairs, addressing disrepair, and implementing innovative service delivery models. The contract, extending from 3rd August 2026 for four years with a possible three-year extension, addresses various construction and maintenance needs in the United Kingdom. The standstill period is set to conclude on 2nd April 2026, preceding the contract's anticipated start date in August.

This tender presents robust business growth opportunities, particularly for large scale enterprises adept in construction, building installation, and repair services. Firms with experience in delivering comprehensive maintenance solutions to social housing providers could find this tender advantageous, offering substantial financial and operational growth. With a contract value of £56.7 million and scope to develop innovative maintenance strategies aligned with regulatory standards, companies focusing on social value, technical proficiency, and price competitiveness are well-suited to compete for such comprehensive service contracts. The engagement is set to foster collaboration, improve community services, and potentially influence local housing policy—making it a driving force in regional economic advancement.

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Notice Title

Housing Repairs and Maintenance Services

Notice Description

Winchester City Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced supplier for the provision of repairs and void property maintenance services across its housing stock. This will include day to day repairs as well as larger type repairs including disrepair and damp and mould work types. There may also be the requirement to undertake planned kitchen and bathroom replacements. The successful supplier will work in close collaboration with the Council to develop and implement preventative maintenance regimes and innovative service delivery models, in alignment with Awaab's Law and the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023. The Contract is anticipated to commence on 1st August 2026 for a period of four years, with the option to extend for a further three years. Please note that Pre Market Engagement was undertaken last year and a PIN notice issued - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019632-2024 Further details are provided in the tender documents pack.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: The initial contract shall be for a period of four years, with the option to extend for a further three years at the discretion of the Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cd2c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026820-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45300000 - Building installation work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50500000 - Repair and maintenance services for pumps, valves, taps and metal containers and machinery

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£56,700,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£56,700,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£56,700,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 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
WINCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLEBROOK STREET, WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 9LJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATES PROPERTY SERVICES

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