Planning

New affordable housing scheme: Former Toby Inn Site

BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 11:14

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Brighton and Hove City Council is planning a public procurement process for a new affordable housing scheme at the Former Toby Inn Site, located in the region UKJ21, United Kingdom. This project falls under the construction industry category, specifically focusing on works. Currently in the planning stage, the procurement involves the construction of new affordable homes, with a detailed legal framework provided by the 2023/54 UKPGA legislation. The anticipated timeline for this project indicates a future notice date set for 1st August 2026, with the contract period starting on 1st October 2026 and concluding on 30th September 2028. This tender is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its suitability criteria highlighted in the procurement plan.

This planned procurement process presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses operating within the construction sector, particularly those experienced in residential development projects. Companies with expertise in affordable housing construction and capable of managing long-term projects will find this tender appealing. Since the process is structured to favour SMEs, it levels the playing field, allowing smaller firms to compete effectively alongside larger contractors. Engaging in this project can enhance a company’s portfolio and provide significant visibility within the public sector, potentially leading to future contracts and partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

New affordable housing scheme: Former Toby Inn Site

Notice Description

Construction of new affordable homes at the Former Toby Inn Site

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a0f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047775-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 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
BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HOVE
Postcode
BN3 3BQ
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Central Hove
Westminster Constituency
Hove and Portslade

Further Information

Notice Documents

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