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Planning

20 Jul 2026 at 07:52

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Merton is in the planning stage of a procurement process to appoint a Housing Management Agent. The procurement exercise aims to procure services to manage day-to-day tenant and asset services for council housing, which includes tenancy management, estate services, repairs and maintenance, safety and quality compliance, and block-specific services. This contract falls under the services category, specifically housing services, and the procurement method involves preliminary market engagement. The contract period is projected to commence on 10th January 2028 and conclude on 1st April 2032, with a potential extension to 3rd April 2034. The market engagement notice was published on 20th July 2026, and interested parties are invited to engage by 3rd August 2026.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities for companies experienced in providing comprehensive housing management services. Businesses specialising in tenancy management, estate maintenance, and compliance with safety standards will find this tender particularly aligned with their strengths. Additionally, companies capable of delivering compliant and robust asset management services stand to benefit. By partnering with the London Borough of Merton, suppliers will have the opportunity to contribute to the community by managing and enhancing local council housing, thus fuelling long-term growth and sustainability for both parties.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Housing Management Agent

Notice Description

The London Borough of Merton ("the Authority") is seeking to undertake a procurement exercise for housing management functions on our behalf, and in partnership with us; the procured Supplier would deliver day-to-day tenant and asset services for our Council housing: tenancy management, estate services, repairs and maintenance, safety and quality compliance, and block-specific services.

Planning Information

The London Borough of Merton (“the Authority”) is seeking to undertake a procurement exercise for housing management functions on our behalf, and in partnership with us; the procured Supplier would deliver day-to-day tenant and asset services for our Council housing: tenancy management, estate services, repairs and maintenance, safety and quality compliance, and block-specific services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ce64
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068042-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services


CPV Codes

70333000 - Housing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Jan 2028 - 1 Apr 2032 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MORDEN
Postcode
SM4 5DX
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Merton
Electoral Ward
Merton Park
Westminster Constituency
Wimbledon

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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