Planning

Right Sizing (aka WiseMove) - Minor Painting & Decorating & Other

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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21 May 2026 at 14:24

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is planning a procurement process titled "Right Sizing (aka WiseMove) - Minor Painting & Decorating & Other," under the services category. This initiative is intended to support tenants in downsizing efforts, freeing up underutilised housing resources. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a pipeline notice published on 21 May 2026 and a future notice expected by 1 July 2026. The scope of services will be delivered across the UKG region in the United Kingdom. Businesses should note the contract period is scheduled from 1 November 2026 until 31 October 2030, with planned gross value totalling £5,482,098.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in painting, decorating, and housing services, particularly those qualifying as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), since there is a suitability consideration for SMEs. Potential contractors can leverage this initiative to expand their service portfolios and strengthen their market presence within the housing sector. Companies that specialise in property management, tenant services, and related areas are well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Right Sizing (aka WiseMove) - Minor Painting & Decorating & Other

Notice Description

A service to support and incentivise tenants to downsize to free up empty bedrooms to aid tenants find properties with the correct size for their needs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069f99
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047252-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

CPV Codes

70333000 - Housing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,568,415 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2030 4-5 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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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