Tender

Clerk of works and QS for warm homes wave 3

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Jun 2026 at 12:13

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Suffolk Council is initiating a procurement process titled "Clerk of works and QS for warm homes wave 3," aimed at enhancing their social housing through the installation of over 624 retrofit measures in properties rated below EPC D. This service-oriented tender falls under the construction consultancy services industry category and is taking place predominantly across Lowestoft, Beccles, Bungay, and Southwold within the UKH14 region. Entering the tender stage, submissions are being accepted via an open competition method, with proposals due by 13:00 on 8th July 2026. Businesses have until 24th June 2026 to submit enquiries, with the project anticipated to run until Summer 2028.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in construction consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in the energy efficiency sector. With a total contract value of £192,000, businesses equipped to provide part-time Clerk of Works and monthly Quantity Surveyor services will find this project relevant. The requirement to coordinate visits to tenanted properties necessitates strong organisational skills. Such a contract offers long-term involvement up to 2028, fostering potential growth for firms in aligning with public sector sustainability initiatives. Businesses with strong capabilities in quality management, given the 60% quality criteria, are well-poised to succeed in this competitive process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Clerk of works and QS for warm homes wave 3

Notice Description

The Warm Homes Project aims to install 624+ retrofit measures across the councils portfolio of social housing which are rated at EPC D and below. The project is forecast to run until Summer 2028. We are seeking the support of a Clerk of Works and a Quantity Surveyor to support the warm homes project. Clerk of works support is required for 2.5 days a week (2 days for site visits and 0.5 day for report writing). QS support is required once a month for the duration of the project. Any successful supplier will be required to manage appointment booking with regards to visits to tenanted properties. The region of works is spread amongst all of ESC district but mainly focused, in Lowestoft, Beccles, Bungay and Southwold.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b413
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055703-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
TLH14 Suffolk CC
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Further Information

Notice Documents

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