Award

Home Ownership and Market Rent Repairs & Voids

ONWARD GROUP LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Mar 2026 at 08:02

Tender

05 Jan 2026 at 10:27

Summary of the contracting process

Onward Group Limited, a public undertaking based in Manchester, is conducting an open procurement process titled "Home Ownership and Market Rent Repairs & Voids." This initiative targets the repair and maintenance industry across the North West of England and involves providing services to enhance homeownership and market rent properties. The procurement process has advanced to the award stage, with Armstrong Building & Maintenance Ltd being designated as the supplier as of 27 March 2026. The contract begins on 1 July 2026, potentially extending up to a maximum of three years. Critical timelines include a future signature date set for 15 May 2026 and the standstill period ending on 9 April 2026.

This tender signifies robust growth opportunities for businesses in the repair and maintenance sector. With a contract value of £600,000 excluding VAT, it is tailored for organisations proficient in responsive and specialist repairs. The open procedure invites a competitive field, supported by detailed criteria for qualitative submissions and price evaluations. Small and medium-sized enterprises, equipped with professional capabilities in building and installations maintenance, are well-placed to benefit from such opportunities, especially in a region like North West England where demand for quality housing is pronounced.

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Notice Title

Home Ownership and Market Rent Repairs & Voids

Notice Description

Onward Group is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced organisation who can provide Responsive repairs and void works to Home Ownership and Market Rent properties across the North West to ensure that the Group are complying with all current regulations, controlling risk, maintaining industry standards and provide professional expertise across the group for all 3 regions. The anticipated total value of the Contract is PS600k Ex Vat including any potential extension periods. The Contract will commence on 1 June 2026 and will be let for an initial period of 2 years [with the option to extend by 1 period, totalling a maximum of 3 years maximum. The scope of the Contracts is to provide Responsive repairs and void works to Home Ownership and Market Rent properties across the North West The appointed organisation will carry out the following items: responsive repairs, specialist repairs, maintenance works and any other associated works

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ff0f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028237-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations

50712000 - Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600 Under £100K
Lots Value
£600 Under £100K
Awards Value
£625,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2026-03-16

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ONWARD GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M21 7QY
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Chorlton Park
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Withington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARMSTRONG BUILDING & MAINTENANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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