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Repairs, servicing and maintenance services for short stay (homeless) housing properties

Chichester District Council

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jul 2026 at 16:23

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

29 May 2026 at 16:10

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

17 Mar 2026 at 13:48

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

21 Jan 2026 at 16:17

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

21 Jan 2026 at 16:12

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Chichester District Council has successfully awarded a contract for repairs, servicing, and maintenance services for about 70 short-stay homeless housing properties. This procurement process falls under the services category and operates in the UKJ27 region. The buyer, Chichester District Council, proceeded through an open procurement method. The process underwent several stages, including planning, tender, and award, with significant dates marking each phase. The tender was launched on 17th March 2026, with site visits scheduled for 19th and 23rd March 2026. The contract was officially awarded on 14th July 2026 and signed on 15th June 2026. The engagement included site visits for potential suppliers to review the properties and contract terms, which is crucial for aligning expectations and ensuring project transparency.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in property maintenance and repair services. Companies with experience in carpentry, joinery, roofing, plumbing, electrical works, and central heating installations will find this tender particularly suited to their expertise. The open procedure method ensures a level playing field for all bidders. The contract's value, extending potentially until 2030, underscores long-term engagement, providing a stable revenue stream. This makes it especially beneficial for both established large firms and SMEs in these sectors to scale operations and solidify their market presence within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Repairs, servicing and maintenance services for short stay (homeless) housing properties

Notice Description

Chichester District Council (the Authority) own circa 70 properties for short stay/homeless housing which require ongoing reactive maintenance and repair. Under Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, local authorities are legally required to maintain the structure and exterior of their properties and ensure that installations for water, gas, electricity, sanitation, and space heating are kept in safe and proper working order. The properties that fall under this heading are detailed in the document titled 'Property Schedule'. The Authority are seeking a suitable supplier for the provision of a maintenance and repair service to perform the service including those listed below: * Roofing * Carpentry and joinery * Replacement external/communal/fire doors * Replacement windows * Plasterwork, floor/wall/ceiling finishes * Painting and decorating * Glazing * Plumbing * Bathroom renewals * Domestic central heating installations * Electrical works * Smoke, heat and carbon monoxide detectors * Damp proofing and fungus/beetle treatment * Servicing and maintenance of gas-fired heating installations This list is not exhaustive and the full scale of the services required is listed in the National Housing Federation (NHF) Service Specification. Site visits are offered for this project. Please select and confirm one of the two dates and times that are provided below. Thursday 19th March 2026 - 1.30pm to 4.30pm Monday 23rd March 2026 - 9:30am to 1pm Slots will be allocated on a first come first serve basis, please request your slot via InTend correspondence. Site visits will be scheduled in hourly time slots within the periods listed above. To ensure fairness and consistency, attendance will be limited to a maximum of two representatives per organisation. Please confirm the names and roles of the staff attending the site visit when submitting your request via the InTend correspondence facility. Following the completion of all visits, we will compile and circulate all information and queries raised to all parties.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is 1 contract extension with a maximum duration of 1 year and 0 month, and a value ex VAT of PS 102,000

Planning Information

Amendment to Notice: Repairs, Servicing and Maintenance Services for Short Stay (Homeless) Housing Properties – Notice Number: Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-005468 Please be advised that the document previously titled “Provision of Repairs, Servicing and Maintenance Services – Short Stay (Homeless) Housing on behalf of Chichester District Council - Market Engagement” has been retitled to “Market Engagement Questionnaire.” All other information contained within the notice remains unchanged. Chichester District Council (the Authority) will be tendering for the provision of a repairs, servicing and maintenance services contract for its short stay (homeless) housing portfolio. The Authority will be going out to tender using the National Housing Federation (NHF) Documents. The following documents will be included: • NHF Specification • NHF Terms and Conditions • Market Engagement Questionnaire The proposed documents will have some Chichester project specific amendments. The anticipated timeline for the tender process is as follows: • Publication Date: 16/02/2026 • Closing Date: 16/03/2026 • Award Date: 21/04/2026 • Service Commencement Date: 01/06/2026 Please note: All dates are subject to change. This market engagement aims to inform the future tender process, and the authority would appreciate your feedback on certain questions prior to tender publication. Please submit responses using the document titled 'Market Engagement Questionnaire’. Responses to this will be used to gauge levels of interest as well as feedback on the proposal and any queries arising. Any submitted feedback will be considered. We reserve the right to amend or change all and any aspects discussed in this exercise if a decision to move to formal procurement is made. This early engagement exercise does not guarantee the tendering of any contract taking place. Full details and additional documents are available at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire/aspx/Tenders/Current. The site can be found by searching for CDC28258 - Repairs, Servicing and Maintenance Services for Short Stay (Homeless) Housing Properties - Market Engagement If you have any issues with access, format or email addresses, please contact us via In-Tend.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060b87
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066431-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£408,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£408,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£408,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£408,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
16 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
18 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Chichester District Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1TY
Postcode Area
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Westons Group LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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