Planning

Water Risk Assessments

SANCTUARY HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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Planning

24 Oct 2025 at 09:26

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being managed by the Sanctuary Housing Association, a sub-central government public authority based in Worcester, United Kingdom. The process is currently in the planning stage and pertains to the title "Water Risk Assessments," falling under the services category "Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services." The procurement covers the entire regions of England and Scotland, with a contract value of approximately £1.3 million. A scheduled milestone for market engagement is set for 7th November 2025, with a future notice date on 1st December 2025. The intended contract period will run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2031, with the possibility of renewal extending up to 31st March 2033.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in water risk assessments. Companies equipped to provide comprehensive risk assessment services throughout England and Scotland are particularly well-suited to compete. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are also considered suitable for this process due to the procurement's design to accommodate such businesses. Engaging in this tender could facilitate business growth by securing long-term contracts involved in a wide array of technical testing and consultancy services across a substantial portfolio managed by the Sanctuary Group. This presents an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to expand their operations or gain a significant foothold within the public sector's housing and care sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Water Risk Assessments

Notice Description

The Assessment and production of Water Risk Assessments (including Full Risk Assessments and Risk Assessment Reviews) throughout England and Scotland. Please note: Sanctuary have separate contracts for Water Treatment / Hygiene Control works. Sanctuary Group manages a substantial portfolio of properties and assets across England and Scotland. We manage over 100 care homes under Sanctuary Care and provide social and affordable housing through various schemes. From April 2023 to March 2024, we completed 190 Full Risk Assessments and 809 Risk Assessment Reviews. Our assets include a wide range of items that require testing, such as taps, storage tanks, distribution systems, valves, and hydrants. However, we do not have any water towers. The tender is broken down into a single Lot, this will cover the provision of the above for England & Scotland. Suppliers must be able to provide the services they are applying for in their entirety. If you would like further details regarding this opportunity please send an e-mail to: Group.procurement@sanctuary.co.uk, with subject line 'Water Risk Assessment Tender'.

Planning Information

If you would like further details regarding this opportunity, please e-mail group.procurement@sanctuary.co.uk, with the subject line 'Water Risk Assessment Tender'

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d315
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068071-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANCTUARY HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
Group Procurement
Contact Email
group.procurement@sanctuary.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR1 3ZQ
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Cathedral
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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