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E-ACT Managed Lettings Service

E-ACT

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28 Jul 2026 at 09:42

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

E-ACT, a public authority under sub-central government classification, is currently in the planning stage for the procurement titled "E-ACT Managed Lettings Service." This contract, with a potential gross value of £3,000,000, is aimed at securing a national partner to manage lettings for the community use of facilities across its academies located in London, Buckinghamshire, Daventry, and Birmingham. The procurement process is initiated through a tender with an engagement milestone deadline set for 31st August 2026, urging suppliers to express interest and contribute their market insights. This managed lettings service will include 9 academies and requires interested suppliers to register on the Delta e-tendering portal to stay updated and participate in the forthcoming opportunities.

The tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in short-stay accommodation letting services to expand their portfolio by partnering with a reputable public authority like E-ACT. Companies with expertise in managing lettings for educational or public buildings are particularly well-suited to compete, especially those capable of offering nationwide services across the specified UK regions. With a sizeable contract duration potentially extending to 2032, businesses can anticipate stable growth and financial benefits while also contributing to community engagement through facility usage. This procurement process offers a strategic entry or expansion point for suppliers looking to establish long-term relationships in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

E-ACT Managed Lettings Service

Notice Description

E-ACT is seeking a national partner to provide a fully managed letting service for community use of our facilities outside of normal academy hours. We have a total of 9 of our Academies that will be included in this contract, located in London & Buckinghamshire, Daventry and Birmingham. We would be interested to hear from suppliers who offer this service in all locations as we gather information to develop our specification of requirements.

Planning Information

We are seeking information from suppliers who operate school lettings or public building lettings across the regions our schools reside. We would welcome your feedback to explain what factors around the running of these contracts that are important to know and consider when developing our tender documents. This can be emailed to procurement@e-act.org.uk. This notice is also to inform the market of the forthcoming opportunity E-ACT will be commencing the procurement process for Managed Lettings. All interested suppliers should register their interest by sending an email to procurement@e-act.org.uk and also ensure that they are registered on CDP We will be using our e-tendering portal, Delta, and so can you please register on this portal at your earliest convenience, Enter Details | Delta

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d4f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071096-2026
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

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55250000 - Letting services of short-stay furnished accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2027 - 4 Jan 2029 2-3 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
E-ACT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
KETTERING
Postcode
NN15 7HP
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire, TLG31 Birmingham, TLI London, TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Wicksteed
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Further Information

Notice Documents

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