This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Feb 2026 at 17:12

Tender

14 Jan 2026 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for professional services in the housing sector has been conducted by South Holland District Council, located in Spalding, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Professional Services (Housing)", aimed to secure external professional support for a programme involving five property extensions. This process falls under the public authority - sub-central government classification. South Holland District Council published the tender on 14th January 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 3rd February 2026 and the tender submission ending on 10th February 2026. The award was active as of 17th February 2026, and involves a contract period beginning on 1st March 2026 and potentially extending until 1st March 2029. This procurement was handled through an open, below threshold competition, allowing electronic submissions via the tendering portal.

This tender fosters opportunities for growth within businesses specialising in professional housing services, particularly those with expertise in property extension and adaptation. The contract sets quality and price criteria, prioritising these at 60% and 35%, respectively, with a social value component totalling 5%. The competitiveness of this tender can attract SMEs looking to expand their professional offerings while ensuring community-centred solutions. Though the procurement is complete, the contract holds the possibility of renewal, adding further opportunities for businesses adept in sustaining long-term operational partnerships. Successful participants, like FOCUS CONSULTANTS 2010 LLP, exemplify the potential realised through the adept navigation of this procurement landscape.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Professional Services (Housing)

Notice Description

The authority is about to commence a programme of five property extensions to meet the emerging needs of households and is seeking external professional support for the programme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0605ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014524-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98112000 - Services furnished by professional organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£147,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Holland District Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SPALDING
Postcode
PE11 2XE
Postcode Area
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF3 Lincolnshire

Local Authority
South Holland
Electoral Ward
Spalding St John's
Westminster Constituency
South Holland and The Deepings

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOCUS CONSULTANTS 2010 LLP

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