Planning

Meet the Buyer Event - Housing

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

02 Jun 2026 at 09:20

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

27 May 2026 at 09:48

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East Suffolk Council is organising a "Meet the Buyer" event specifically focused on housing, set to take place on 12th June 2026 from 10:00am to 12:00pm at Riverside, 4 Canning Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0EQ. The event is in the planning stage and aims to foster engagement and collaboration between potential suppliers and the council's Housing Service. The industry category encompasses works and services related to kitchen furniture, construction, repair and maintenance, real estate, general public services, and promotional services. Suppliers interested in attending must email procurement@eastsuffolk.gov.uk by the 11th of June 2026, to ascertain attendance and interest. This event will include strategic insights into the housing vision and align it with wider priorities, providing a platform for understanding upcoming procurement opportunities and challenges.

This event represents a fertile opportunity for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), to understand how they can plug into East Suffolk Council's procurement pipeline. It is particularly beneficial for businesses specialising in construction, housing services, maintenance, or related sectors as it provides a clear roadmap of future opportunities. Engaging in the event could strategically position such firms for future tenders by offering insights into compliance, delivery expectations, and regulatory requirements. This is an excellent chance for businesses to enhance their capabilities while building relationships within the sector through direct dialogues with key council teams.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Meet the Buyer Event - Housing

Notice Description

East Suffolk Council is hosting a dedicated HOUSING Meet the Buyer Event, offering you the opportunity to connect directly and speak with our Housing and Procurement teams. At this event, you will: Gain insights into how to tender for East Suffolk Council housing contracts, including guidance on commonly used frameworks. Have an opportunity to speak to leads from the Housing Investment and development , Repairs and Maintenance, Adaptations Living, and Housing Needs teams. Hear presentations about the strategic vision for East Suffolk Housing and upcoming procurement opportunities in the pipeline. Suppliers are requested to please arrive on the 12th of June, 2026 by 9:45am with the event beginning at 10am. at Riverside 4 Canning Road Lowestoft NR33 0EQ , Suppliers will also get the chance to meet with the various teams within housing and get a chance to discuss opportunities after the event over a cuppa. The event will end at 12pm. More information can be found : https://www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk/your-council/supplying-the-council/housing-meet-buyer-event If you are planning to attend, please email Procurement@eastsuffolk.gov.uk to help us gauge attendance and interest. Please note: This event is for training and information purposes only. No currently live or open tenders will be discussed.

Planning Information

Date and time Friday 12 June 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm (Noon) Location Riverside 4 Canning Road Lowestoft NR33 0EQ This Event is structured to encourage meaningful engagement and knowledge exchange between suppliers and the Council. Attendees will benefit from: • Strategic Insight - Understanding the Housing Service vision and how it aligns with the wider One Direction priorities • Market Engagement - Early visibility of the capital programme pipeline and typical housing works packages • Operational Context - Insight into key delivery challenges, regulatory requirements (including Awaab's Law), and performance expectations • Capability Building - Practical guidance to help suppliers build confidence and capability in bidding for public sector housing contracts • Collaborative Dialogue - Opportunities to ask questions, share perspectives, and engage directly with Housing and Procurement teams Key Topics The event will cover a blend of strategic, operational, and practical procurement guidance, including: Housing Vision & Priorities • Overview of Housing Services' strategic direction- How suppliers play a critical role in delivering this vision • Expectations around quality, compliance, and delivery • Partnering to support vulnerable residents and communities • Future Pipeline & Opportunities • Capital programme overview • Typical works packages and service areas • Key Sector Challenges • Regulatory landscape and emerging requirements (e.g. Awaab's Law) • Service performance expectations and continuous improvement • Social Value • Procurement Guidance- Completing tender documents, Navigating procurement procedures under new legislation • Registering on the Government's Central Digital Platform (Find a Tender Service) • Using East Suffolk's In-tend system, including supplier profile management and clarifications More detailed information can be found on: https://www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk/your-council/supplying-the-council/housing-meet-buyer-event Please note that this session is for engagement, awareness, and capability-building purposes only. While forward-looking insights will be shared, no live tender opportunities will be discussed in detail.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a598
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051735-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

70 - Real estate services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

39141000 - Kitchen furniture and equipment

45000000 - Construction work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

70000000 - Real estate services

75110000 - General public services

79342200 - Promotional services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Jun 2026 - 12 Jun 2026 24 hours
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
EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 1RT
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Further Information

Notice Documents

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