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Repairs & Maintenance Framework

ASPIRE HOUSING

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Planning

25 Jun 2026 at 16:15

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Aspire Housing, focuses on creating a "Repairs & Maintenance Framework" within the industry category of refurbishment work. Aspire Housing operates in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, United Kingdom, and is classified as a public authority under sub-central government. Currently in the planning stage, the procurement involves a market engagement notice published on 25th June 2026, with key activities such as a bidder's day scheduled for 23rd July 2026. Interested parties should complete a Soft Market Test Questionnaire by 10th July 2026. A framework agreement is intended, with anticipated contract execution starting on 1st February 2027 and ending on 1st February 2033.

This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs involved in refurbishment and maintenance. With Aspire Housing's reliance on subcontractors due to its extensive operational demands, this framework caters to those able to deliver reactive repairs efficiently. It is particularly suited to businesses capable of scaling operations during peak periods from December to April. Those organisations specialising in responsive repairs, voids, planned works, grounds maintenance, and damp and mould remediation will find this framework an ideal fit. By participating, companies can expand their client base, enhance their service offerings, and potentially secure a long-term partnership with a key player in housing management.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Repairs & Maintenance Framework

Notice Description

Aspire Housing is looking to create a repairs and maintenance framework. Aspire would like to undertake a soft market test. This gives potential contractors and other stakeholders the opportunity to express their interests and feed in their views about the potential service model. Aspire will use the information to appraise options and further develop the specification/tender pack. Aspire housing has a DLO off circa 130 operatives, delivering responsive repairs, voids, planned works, grounds maintenance and damp and Mould works. Our first point of call is to deliver works using the DLO however due to volume of work, we rely heavily on sub-contractors. Hence the need for this Repair & Maintenance framework. The works are predominantly reactive, and our busiest time is December - April as we approach year end to ensure we are hitting our job target dates, which usually means a quick turnaround.

Planning Information

Please complete and return the Soft Market Test Questionnaire by 10/07/2026 and return via In-Tend Portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/aspirehousing/aspx/Home Aspire will be hosting a bidder's day on Thursday 23rd July 2026 at 10am at our head office: Aspire Housing, Kingsley, The Brampton, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST50QW. The bidder's day will be from 10am – 11.30am and the purpose of the meeting is to explain the requirement; tender process and answer any questions bidders may have about the procurement. A copy of the presentation and a full Q&A log will be shared via the portal clarifications after the bidder’s day for anyone unable to attend. Attendance is optional, and all bidders will have access to the same information through the portal even if they do not participate in the event. If you are able to attend, please confirm the names of those who will be present. Due to limited parking, we ask that each organisation sends no more than two attendees. If numbers approach capacity, we may need to restrict attendance to one representative per organisation. Our auditorium can accommodate a maximum of 50 people.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bd80
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060033-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 1 Feb 2033 Over 5 years
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
ASPIRE HOUSING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UNDER LYME
Postcode
ST5 0QW
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Electoral Ward
May Bank
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle-under-Lyme

Further Information

Notice Documents

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