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04 Aug 2026 at 17:50

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04 Aug 2026 at 17:33

Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council is actively seeking to engage a contractor for its CBC-2068-CFP-SK Housing Repairs and Void Property Works project. This procurement falls under the industry category of building construction and maintenance, specifically targeting the enhancement and upkeep of the council's social housing assets. Located in the United Kingdom, the council has employed an open procurement method, utilising a competitive flexible procedure. The tender stage is currently in progress, with final submission deadlines mandated for 12:00 noon on 4 September 2026. Potential vendors should note the last date for receiving questions is set at 17:00 on 27 August 2026.

Participating in this tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies experienced in building maintenance, construction, and refurbishment work. With an estimated gross value of £72 million, this is a significant contract suitable for firms capable of delivering high-quality, customer-focused services. The tender process emphasises a balanced evaluation of price, quality, and social value contributions, making it ideal for businesses that can demonstrate cost efficiency, superior service delivery, and positive social impact. The detailed tender process ensures a fair and transparent opportunity to become a key service provider for Central Bedfordshire Council's housing repairs and property management needs.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CBC-2068-CFP-SK Housing Repairs and Void Property Works

Notice Description

Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking to appoint a contractor to deliver housing repairs and void property works across its social housing portfolio. The service will support the ongoing maintenance, repair and re-letting of homes, ensuring properties are safe, well-maintained and available for occupation, while delivering a high-quality, customer-focused service for residents. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the Tender process. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all tenderers, to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. If there is anything you are not sure about or need clarification on, please use the Correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Last date for receiving questions on the In-Tend system: 17:00 on 27 August 2026 Completed tenders and attachments should be submitted electronically by the due date via our In-tend electronic tendering system. Tenders must be uploaded via the "My Return" section of the system. Tenders submitted through the correspondence facility will not be considered. Your Tender must be submitted via the In-tend system by no later than 12:00 noon on 4 September 2026. Tenders received after that time will be excluded.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dbc6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073912-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

44111000 - Building materials

45210000 - Building construction work

45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses

45453100 - Refurbishment work

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE 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
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH1 East Anglia

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Further Information

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