Planning

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

CHICHESTER DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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 is planning a procurement process for a contract to provide repairs, servicing, and maintenance services for its short-stay (homeless) housing properties. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a focus on market engagement. The anticipated timeline for the tender process includes a publication date on 16 February 2026, a closing date on 16 March 2026, and an award date set for 21 April 2026, with services commencing on 1 June 2026. The procurement falls under the service industry category of repair and maintenance services, and is scheduled to take place in Chichester, UKJ27. The process will use the National Housing Federation (NHF) documents, which include specifications and terms and conditions tailored specifically to the Chichester project. All dates are subject to change as part of the authority's market engagement efforts.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in repair and maintenance services, especially those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). With an estimated contract value of £487,600, organisations with expertise in maintaining short-stay accommodations can leverage this tender to expand their market presence in the public sector. The procurement not only provides a stable three-year contract with potential renewal options but also invites feedback during the early engagement phase, allowing businesses to influence the tender specifications and demonstrate their capability to meet the council's high service standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

In 2023, Chichester District Council (the Authority) tendered for the provision of a repairs and maintenance service for its short-stay homelessness accommodation portfolio (approximate value PS80,000 per annum). The contract was awarded to Mountjoy and commenced on 1 September 2023, with an intended minimum term of three years. On 1 September 2025, the current supplier served the Authority with the required nine months' notice to terminate the agreement and intends to end the contract on 31st May 2026. The Authority sought legal advice and confirmed that a new procurement process will be required to retender this service.

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/005473-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£487,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 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
CHICHESTER DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategic.procurement@hants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1TY
Post Town
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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