Planning

PAN3523 - Construction of 33 New Council Homes

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

06 May 2026 at 08:26

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council, as the buying organisation, is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "PAN3523 - Construction of 33 New Council Homes." This opportunity falls under the construction industry category and is situated in Leicester, United Kingdom. The notice was published on 6th May 2026, with further communication expected on 1st July 2026. The procurement is intended as a UK1 Pipeline Notice, providing a preliminary outline of the forthcoming opportunity, which may be subject to change. Potential suppliers are advised to register on the Central Digital Platform, although no immediate participation or detailed information is required at this stage.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction industry category, particularly those specialising in residential building projects. The gross value of the contract is estimated at £9.5 million, offering substantial growth potential for successful bidders. Companies with experience in similar large-scale housing projects are well-positioned to compete for this contract. As the project aims to provide new council homes, firms with a track record in social housing construction and those capable of adhering to public authority standards would find this an ideal fit. Registering on the Central Digital Platform will be essential for businesses seeking to participate in subsequent tender stages.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PAN3523 - Construction of 33 New Council Homes

Notice Description

Suppliers shall note that this is a UK1 Pipeline Notice and is not a call for competition. It is intended to provide the forecast of the impending procurement opportunity in line with Section 93 of the Procurement Act 2023, but may be amended after publication. There is no guarantee that a tender opportunity will result from this notice and neither does it commit the Council to procuring any contract. However, should a tender opportunity materialise, further detailed notice(s) would be published in line with the Council's obligations. At this stage, no input is required from potential Suppliers, and no further details are available on this opportunity. Furthermore, in preparation for any imminent opportunities, Suppliers are encouraged to register on the Central Digital Platform (Find a Tender Service: https://signin.account.gov.uk/sign-in-or-create). To assist prospective Suppliers, Cabinet Office have published video guides with accompanying PDF user manuals which will help Suppliers understand and navigate the platform, including how to register, upload organisational information and search and bid for opportunities. Please click on the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/information-and-guidance-for-suppliers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069202
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041322-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Sep 2026 - 7 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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