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Feasibility Study on Future Delivery Models for Housing Repairs and Maintenance

ROTHERHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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25 Jun 2026 at 20:58

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Rotherham Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a feasibility study on future delivery models for housing repairs and maintenance. The contract, awarded through a limited competition procurement method, was signed on 25th June 2026 with Lumensol Ltd acting as the supplier. This project falls under the category of business services and is vital for assessing viable models for the Council's social housing services post-March 2030. The study focuses on various delivery frameworks, including externalised and outsourced models, to ensure the long-term effectiveness and economic viability of maintaining approximately 20,000 domestic units in Rotherham, United Kingdom. The contract is valued at £74,501.22 and is effective until 9th December 2026, with potential for additional works up to £100,000, if necessary, post-completion.

This contract provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, law, and market analysis, particularly those with experience in the public sector or social housing domain. Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with innovative approaches to cost-efficiency and high service standards could leverage this project to establish or expand their involvement in public sector projects. Given the study's focus on innovative delivery models, businesses that can offer cutting-edge solutions to efficiency, regulatory compliance, and performance alignment will find the project particularly fitting. This engagement not only supports financial growth but also allows companies to forge strong partnerships within the governmental contracting system.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Feasibility Study on Future Delivery Models for Housing Repairs and Maintenance

Notice Description

To deliver a feasibility study to assess the viability of different delivery models for the Council's repairs and maintenance service to its social housing stock (c. 20,000 domestic units with a combined revenue and capital spend of c.PS68m currently) post March 2030. The feasibility study will evaluate as a minimum: - A fully externalised model. - A fully outsourced model; and - A hybrid model (blended in-house and external delivery). The aim is to, on balance, determine the optimal model that delivers value for money, service resilience, regulatory compliance, performance, and alignment to corporate objectives in the long term. The scope of this procurement allows for additional works during the term or for conclusion within the 6 months following contract expiry, if budget provision exists, the Council will be able to vary this agreement to include the additional works required up to a total aggregated sum of PS100,000.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bd93
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060066-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£74,501 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2026 - 9 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROTHERHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ROTHERHAM
Postcode
S60 1AE
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE34 Rotherham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Rotherham
Electoral Ward
Boston Castle
Westminster Constituency
Rotherham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LUMENSOL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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