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Planning

19 Jun 2026 at 09:30

Planning

18 Jun 2026 at 15:28

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council is seeking to engage with the market for the forthcoming Regent Road Development project, located in Leicester, UKF21 region. This initiative, currently at the planning stage, involves the demolition of existing structures and the construction of a 42-unit residential complex, inclusive of a courtyard with landscaping. The tender, titled "PAN3479 - Regent Road Development," is categorised under building construction work. Key dates include a planning application set before construction commencement in April 2027, with the pre-market engagement questionnaire due by 10th July 2026. The procurement process, anticipated to be a single-stage design and build, will evaluate bids based on quality and pricing, weighted at 40% and 60% respectively.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction and related disciplines to expand their portfolio and build relationships with public authorities like Leicester City Council. Given the scale of the project and the funding sourced jointly from Homes England and the Council, companies with experience in residential development projects and the capacity to handle design and build contracts are well-suited to participate. Engaging in this process can position businesses strategically in the public procurement market, potentially leading to further opportunities within the sector. Prospective suppliers are encouraged to utilise platforms like the Central Digital Platform to stay updated with announcements related to this procurement.

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Notice Title

PAN3479 - Regent Road Development

Notice Description

Leicester City Council ('the Council') has a legal requirement to appoint a contractor for the demolition of existing buildings on site and the creation of a 42-unit residential development with associated landscaping works to create a courtyard area. Proposed funding will be 45% from Homes England and the remaining 55% from Leicester City Council. Planning has yet to be applied for; however, it will be in place prior to construction works commencing in April 2027. The tender will be issued at RIBA stage 3+. The client will not be novating the existing design team. The terms will be JCT Single Stage Design and Build with a schedule for pricing evaluation.

Planning Information

Leicester City Council ('the Council') would like to seek views and engagement from the market for the demolition of existing buildings on site and the creation of a 42-unit residential development with associated landscaping works to create a courtyard area. Proposed funding will be 45% from Homes England and the remaining 55% from Leicester City Council. Planning has yet to be applied for; however, it will be in place prior to construction works commencing in April 2027. The tender will be issued at RIBA stage 3+. The client will not be novating the existing design team. The terms will be JCT Single Stage Design and Build with schedule for pricing evaluation. The project will will be evaluated with weightings of Quality: 40% (Inc. 10% of Social Value) and Pricing: 60%. The proposed contract will be for a total duration of 3 years. At this stage, it is a Pre-Market Engagement only and Not A CALL FOR COMPETITION. Pre-Market Engagement questionnaire can be accessed in the link below: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/EFVEeUP4Y9

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b874
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057904-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,189,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Nov 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 29 Mar 2028 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

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