Planning

West Northamptonshire Council Temporary Accommodation White Goods, Furniture and Services Framework

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

19 May 2026 at 08:47

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

19 May 2026 at 08:43

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

18 May 2026 at 15:24

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council is currently in the planning stage of establishing a new framework for the supply of goods and services to its Temporary Accommodation portfolio. The procurement process aims to support the rapid turnaround of Council-owned properties, helping to minimise void loss and reduce dependence on costlier nightly paid accommodation options. Operating under the legal framework regulated by the UKPGA 2023/54 and a special "lightTouch" regime, the Council has issued a preliminary market engagement notice dated 19 May 2026. Businesses are invited to participate by completing an online pre-market engagement questionnaire by 5 June 2026. The framework comprises several industry categories across seven LOTs, including white goods, flooring, cleaning services, and repairs, targeting the East Midlands region (UKF24), primarily around Northampton.

This procurement opportunity offers significant potential for business growth, particularly for SMEs and organisations in the voluntary, community, and social enterprise sectors. The framework's structure, divided into multiple LOTs, allows for targeted bidding, enabling businesses specialising in specific areas like domestic appliances, cleaning, and property maintenance services to effectively participate. By securing a place on the framework, businesses can become key suppliers to the Council, ensuring a steady flow of orders and fostering long-term client relationships. The framework’s inception is scheduled for late November 2026, with a potential duration until 2030 if renewal options are exercised, providing enduring business prospects within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

West Northamptonshire Council Temporary Accommodation White Goods, Furniture and Services Framework

Notice Description

West Northamptonshire Council is issuing this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice to inform the market of its intention to establish a compliant framework for the supply of essential goods and services to West Northamptonshire Council's Temporary Accommodation (TA) portfolio. The purpose of this engagement is to alert and engage with organisations currently delivering, or interested in delivering, the supply of essential goods and associated services. The proposed Framework will support the rapid turnaround of Council-owned Temporary Accommodation properties to minimise void loss and reduce reliance on higher-cost nightly paid accommodation. To support a diverse and flexible range of provisions, the framework will be separated out into seven LOTs that providers may bid for. The proposed lots include: Lot 1: White Goods - supply and installation of appliances Lot 2: Carpets and Flooring - supply and fitting of flooring Lot 3: Cleaning Services - void, Landlord clean, and reactive property cleans Lot 4: Beds and Mattresses Lot 5: Statutory gas and electrical inspection, servicing and repairs Lot 6: General reactive repairs and maintenance

Planning Information

Interested organisations are being invited to complete the pre-market engagement questionnaire linked below: https://forms.office.com/e/u4aZrSvTSn West Northamptonshire Council - Temporary Accommodation Good and Services Framework – Collaboration Completed online questionnaires must be submitted by 5 June 2026 Feedback and any clarification questions should be submitted to: procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk All feedback received by the stated engagement deadline will be considered. Participation in this market engagement exercise is voluntary and does not form part of any formal procurement process, nor does it create any commitment on the part of the Authority to proceed with the procurement or adopt any particular approach.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069b43
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045638-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

39700000 - Domestic appliances

50413100 - Repair and maintenance services of gas-detection equipment

50531100 - Repair and maintenance services of boilers

50532400 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical distribution equipment

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

71314100 - Electrical services

90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services

98395000 - Locksmith services

98514000 - Domestic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Nov 2026 - 29 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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