Tender

Concierge Service - Encircle Housing

ENCIRCLE HOUSING

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Tender

29 May 2026 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

The South East Consortium, acting on behalf of Encircle Housing, has initiated a tender process for the provision of concierge and site-based security services within supported housing and temporary accommodation. The process will result in a single contract, following an open procedure. The procurement is valued at £975,000 and falls under the services category, specifically focusing on security and reception services. The tender is currently active, with submissions due by 3rd July 2026. The services are to be delivered in the United Kingdom, primarily across the UK and UKI7 regions. The contract period is scheduled from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2029, with an option to extend for an additional two years.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security and facility management services. Such companies can expand their presence in the supported housing sector by offering comprehensive concierge solutions. The open procedure lowers the barriers for participation, allowing a wide array of businesses to submit competitive bids. Companies that can deliver both cost-effective and high-quality services, as reflected in the 60% cost and 40% quality evaluation weighting, are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Concierge Service - Encircle Housing

Notice Description

SEC on behalf of Encircle housing ("the contracting authority") is procuring a contract for the provision of concierge and site-based security/support services within supported housing and temporary accommodation settings. The contracting Authority intend to award a single contract following this procurement. The contract will be awarded following evaluation of tenders submitted under this Open Procedure

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for an additional 2 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a92a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050953-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

79992000 - Reception services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£975,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£975,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-08-31

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENCIRCLE HOUSING
Additional Buyers

SOUTH EAST CONSORTIUM

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HORSFORTH, LEEDS
Postcode
LS18 5AZ
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West

Local Authority
Swale
Electoral Ward
West Downs
Westminster Constituency
Faversham and Mid Kent

Further Information

Notice Documents

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