Award

Stock Condition Survey

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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Award

10 Feb 2026 at 16:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a Stock Condition Survey, overseen by Southampton City Council, has reached the Award stage, with the contract signed on 5th February 2026. This initiative falls under the 'Surveying services' category, with a focus on evaluating the quality and issues of the city's housing stock. The procurement method utilised was limited, specifically a direct award procedure without prior publication. While the lot intended for external surveying was cancelled, Opinion Research Services Limited, based in Swansea, is the designated supplier. The location of service is centred in Southampton, within the UKJ3 region.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses that specialise in surveying services to potentially partner in future evaluations and maintenance assessments. Companies experienced in housing inspection and analysis, particularly SMEs, would find Southampton City Council's focus on local infrastructure to be promising for business growth. Despite the direct award process employed here, businesses should remain vigilant for similar opportunities to provide expertise in housing stock surveys and contribute to urban development projects promoted by regional authorities like Southampton City Council.

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Notice Title

Stock Condition Survey

Notice Description

An external specialist to conduct stock condition surveys for the city to evaluate the quality and issues relating to the city's housing stock.

Lot Information

Lot 1

An external specialist to conduct stock condition surveys for the city to evaluate the quality and issues relating to the city's housing stock.

Procurement Information

Call- Off - Direct Award

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064d0a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012068-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71355000 - Surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£110,950 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Chloe Fox
Contact Email
chloe.fox@southampton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPINION RESEARCH SERVICES

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