Tender

Support contractor for Housing Maintenance DLO

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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Tender

26 Mar 2026 at 12:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Suffolk Council is actively tendering for a "Support contractor for Housing Maintenance DLO" to assist with the repair and maintenance of its housing stock, consisting of approximately 4,500 council-owned properties located primarily in the North of the district, with occasional work required in the South. The tender is currently in the active stage, with an end date for submission set for 7th May 2026 at 13:00. This procurement opportunity falls under the industry category of Repair and maintenance services and Building installation work, with a gross estimated value of £200,000. The bidding process is open and below threshold, allowing for broad participation. Interested parties must submit their tenders via the In-tend platform.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses experienced in building maintenance and repairs to expand their operations within the public housing sector. Companies specialising in minor works and capable of providing high-quality, cost-effective services following British Standards and Building Regulations would be particularly well-suited to compete. The contract, running from 29th May 2026 to 28th October 2027, promises steady work in the UK, offering a clear path for potential growth and long-term business relationships with East Suffolk Council. Given the emphasis on quality over price, businesses focused on superior service delivery stand a competitive chance in winning the tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Support contractor for Housing Maintenance DLO

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to procure the services of a suitably experienced and qualified contractor to provide support to their Housing Repairs and Maintenance operation for its housing stock, we currently have approximately 4500 council owned properties across the district. The properties are predominantly in the North of the district however on occasions there will be a requirement for attendance in the South of the district. This service is to support resource planning for day to day responsive repairs and empty homes works to enable properties to be relet whilst providing a high-quality, cost-effective service to our residents. These works would be considered minor works and the successful bidder would be required to adhere to current British Standards, Building Regulations and the required response times detailed within Part C: Specification.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0674fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027869-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

45300000 - Building installation work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 May 2026 - 28 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0EQ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Further Information

Notice Documents

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