Award

Tenant Satisfaction Survey

SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jan 2026 at 11:13

Award

18 Dec 2025 at 15:53

Tender

17 Nov 2025 at 16:26

Summary of the contracting process

South Tyneside Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the Tenant Satisfaction Survey under its jurisdiction. The contracting authority, based in South Shields, United Kingdom, handled this procurement intending to gather feedback from its 16,000 tenancies. The procurement was conducted via an open competition method, which concluded with a contract awarding on 18th December 2025. The contract, valued at £46,785, is categorized under surveying services and is set to be active from 1st February 2026 until 31st January 2029, with a possible extension if the Council is satisfied with the supplier's performance. The supplier awarded the contract is ARP Research Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise from Sheffield. This procurement was below threshold, and the procurement was under a special regime classified as a concession.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in surveying services, especially those capable of adapting to public sector requirements. The structured opportunity is particularly beneficial for SMEs looking to leverage their tailored service offerings to public authorities. By participating in open competitions such as this, businesses can expand their portfolios and credibility within the public sector. This also underscores a significant opening for local or national survey firms to establish partnerships with government bodies like South Tyneside Borough Council by demonstrating expertise in tenant engagement and customer feedback collection, essential for local government operations.

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Notice Title

Tenant Satisfaction Survey

Notice Description

South Tyneside Council wishes to carry out a tenant satisfaction measures (TSM) survey to understand the views of our customers. The council currently has 16,000 tenancies. We would like the successful provider to use the government's set TSMs questions as the basis for carrying out a tenant satisfaction survey with a representative sample of the council's tenants. The survey may need to be reviewed and amended should the content of the TSMs change during the period but must include:- * Separate covering letter * All required TSM questions * Two additional open text questions * Six demographic questions (9 options max per question, previously one A4 side)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: An extension would be approved if the Council is satisfied with the service that has been provided throughout the initial contract period,

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e2c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003018-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71355000 - Surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£46,785 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£46,785 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategic.procurement@southtyneside.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE33 2RL
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARP RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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