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Private Sector House Condition Survey

LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL

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11 Feb 2026 at 16:31

Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster City Council has completed the procurement process for the "Private Sector House Condition Survey" within the services industry category. This involves the appointment of Building Research Establishment Limited (BRE) to conduct the survey in Lancaster, UK. The procurement method employed was direct and fell below the threshold, meaning it proceeded without competition. The contract was signed on 10th February 2026 and remains active until 31st July 2026, with a total value of £73,020. This award marks the transition from the Tender stage to the successful Award stage.

This tender offers opportunities for business growth in the sector of survey services. Particularly, large-scale enterprises may benefit from engaging in similar public sector projects that demand expertise in conducting surveys. By securing contracts with local government bodies such as Lancaster City Council, businesses can expand their portfolio and strengthen their presence in the public sector. Companies specialising in data collection, analytics, and housing condition assessments are particularly well-suited to pursue similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

Private Sector House Condition Survey

Notice Description

Appointment of Supplier to provide Private Sector House Condition Survey

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064e52
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012587-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79311000 - Survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£73,020 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 1PJ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUILDING RESEARCH ESTABLISHMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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