This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

30 Jul 2026 at 16:12

Planning

03 Feb 2026 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

Believe Housing Limited is seeking contractors for a void works framework covering construction and building completion work for houses and multi-dwelling properties. The requirement is intended to support the preparation, repair and completion of empty housing before it is returned to use. Delivery is across the buyer’s operating area in the North East of England. The work is categorised as construction works and includes house construction, construction work for individual homes and other building completion activities. This opportunity is therefore suited to contractors able to deliver property refurbishment and void works at housing sites, rather than suppliers providing only professional consultancy, materials or standalone maintenance services.

The procurement has reached tender: Believe Housing invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. It will establish a closed framework with up to three suppliers. Work will be allocated on a ranked basis, with and without reopening competition. The enquiry deadline is 25 August 2026 at 12:00, and the tender submission deadline is 1 September 2026 at 12:00. The framework contract period is 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2028, with an option to extend by up to two years, to a maximum date of 31 December 2030. The estimated value is £2,776,000 excluding VAT, or £3,331,200 including VAT. The lot is suitable for SMEs. Evaluation details are set out in the tender documents.

This opportunity suits established housing contractors, building contractors and refurbishment specialists with practical experience of bringing empty properties back into use. Relevant capability includes coordinating multi-trade construction and completion activities in houses and multi-dwelling buildings, managing work across housing locations, and delivering reliably within a ranked framework arrangement. Suppliers should be prepared to compete for individual work allocations and, where required, respond to further competition under the framework. The framework is specifically identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, so businesses with the operational capacity to manage housing repair and void programmes may compete alongside larger contractors. The tender requires electronic submission through Believe Housing’s eTendering portal.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Voids Framework 2026

Notice Description

believe housing wish to appoint contractors for a void works framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract may be extended by up to two years on one occassion.

Planning Information

Early Market Engagement Questionnaire available via eTendering Portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/believehousing/aspx/Home). Deadline for submission of responses to engagement questionnaire is 12:00 Monday 16th February 2026. Full details available within the questionnaire document.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061571
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072350-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses

45211100 - Construction work for houses

45211300 - Houses construction work

45450000 - Other building completion work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,776,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,776,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 20261 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
23 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BELIEVE HOUSING 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
SEAHAM
Postcode
SR7 7TT
Postcode Area
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC14 Durham

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Dalton & Dawdon
Westminster Constituency
Easington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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