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Tender

24 Jul 2026 at 11:36

Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council is inviting tenders for the provision of housing maintenance services for Sea Lodge and Ocean View in Cresswell, Northumberland. This procurement process, titled "NCC1644 Housing Maintenance," falls under the category of repair, maintenance, and housing services within the region of the United Kingdom. Currently in the tender stage, with an open procurement method, interested parties must submit their bids by 12:00 PM on 13th August 2026. The contract, valued at up to £120,000 GBP, has a potential duration until 2029, including extension options. The evaluation criteria will weigh price at 60% and quality at 40%.

This opportunity offers significant growth potential for businesses specialising in facilities management, housing maintenance, and property management services. Companies with expertise in providing comprehensive management and maintenance services for independent living properties would be well-positioned to compete. The open competition framework facilitates entry for SMEs, promoting inclusive participation and fostering innovation within the public sector. This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to establish or expand their footprint within the public sector housing management landscape in Northumberland.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NCC1644 Housing Maintenance for Sea Lodge and Ocean View

Notice Description

Northumberland County Council is seeking to appoint a Managing Agent for independent supported living properties at Cresswell in Northumberland. The Managing Agent is to provide both housing management and property maintenance services on behalf of the Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is an option of 2 x 12 month extension available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d328
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070256-2026
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

70 - Real estate services

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


CPV Codes

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

70333000 - Housing services

79993100 - Facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

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