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28 Jul 2026 at 10:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "Void Performance and Improvement Review" was conducted by HOMES IN SOMERSET LIMITED, located in Bridgwater, UK. This contract lies within the services industry category, specifically focusing on building consultancy services and was conducted under the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement used a limited method, indicating a below-threshold, limited competition process. The contract commenced on 14th April 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st August 2026, with the award being finalised to ARK CONSULTANCY LIMITED. The procurement stage is complete, signifying the successful awarding of the contract.

This contract presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in building consultancy services. The contract has been awarded to ARK CONSULTANCY LIMITED, a Birmingham-based SME, demonstrating that well-suited businesses are typically small to medium enterprises with expertise in performance and improvement reviews of void properties. This procurement could stimulate further opportunities in the public sector housing and improvement realms, leveraging consultancy success to explore similar future contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Void Performance and improvement review

Notice Description

Carry out a void performance and improvement review

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d516
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071143-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71315200 - Building consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,850 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOMES IN SOMERSET LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIDGWATER
Postcode
TA6 3AR
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bridgwater South
Westminster Constituency
Bridgwater

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARK CONSULTANCY

Further Information

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