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MGN288 - Review of Supply Chain & Stores

Magna Housing Ltd

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01 Oct 2026 at 13:16

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Summary of the contracting process

Magna Housing is seeking a consultancy partner to independently review the supply chain, stores and warehouse operations that support its services. The main focus is procurement, storage and distribution of materials for response repairs, with the review also covering stock management, demand planning and inventory processes across services using stores and materials. The work should assess demand, product flows, purchasing and procurement arrangements, stock practices, warehouse operations, data and reporting, forecasting, and collaboration between teams. Its purpose is to establish how well materials are planned, purchased, stored, managed and distributed, then identify practical improvements to efficiency, service delivery and value for money. Delivery is in the South West of England, with the buyer based in Dorchester.

Magna Housing invited offers through an open competition for this below-threshold consultancy service. The tender set a deadline for questions of 15 October 2026 at 17:00 and a submission deadline of 30 October 2026 at 17:00. The single lot has a stated gross value of £40,000. The contract period runs from 23 November 2026 to 15 January 2027. Bids are submitted electronically through the stated e-sourcing portal. The evaluation is based on quality, with the detailed criteria set out in the buyer’s briefing document.

This opportunity suits consultancy firms able to deliver an independent, evidence-based operational review and turn findings into practical recommendations. Magna particularly prefers experience reviewing response repairs, asset management and housing maintenance in social housing. Relevant expertise includes repairs supply chains, stores and warehouse operations, inventory management, materials planning and demand forecasting. Suppliers should be equipped to analyse purchasing practices, stock levels and accuracy, material availability, process efficiency, data quality, reporting and forecasting, as well as how teams coordinate planning, ordering, stock management and use. The work is intended to test existing assumptions and recommend ways to improve stock visibility, decision-making, working capital use, reduce waste and support service delivery. Small and medium-sized businesses are considered suitable for the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MGN288 - Review of Supply Chain & Stores

Notice Description

Magna is seeking an experienced consultancy partner to undertake an independent review of the supply chain, stores and warehouse operations that support the organisation. Whilst the primary focus will be on the procurement, storage and distribution of materials supporting Response Repairs, the review should also consider opportunities to improve stock management, demand planning and inventory processes across all services that utilise stores and materials. The review is intended to provide a comprehensive understanding of current demand, product flows, stock management practices, procurement arrangements and warehouse operations. It should assess how effectively materials are planned, purchased, stored, managed and distributed, while testing a number of existing hypotheses relating to inventory accuracy, purchasing practices, stock holding levels, material availability and operational efficiency. The review should also examine the quality and use of data, reporting and forecasting capabilities, together with the communication and collaboration between teams involved in planning, ordering, managing and consuming stock. The objective is to identify opportunities to improve visibility, decision-making, demand forecasting, process efficiency, working capital utilisation and organisational alignment. The outcome should be a fact-based assessment of the current operation, together with practical recommendations to improve efficiency, reduce waste, optimise stock holding, enhance service delivery and provide greater value for money. Magna would prefer to engage a consultancy partner with experience of reviewing Response Repairs, Asset Management and Housing Maintenance services within a social housing environment. Suppliers should be able to demonstrate expertise in analysing repairs supply chains, stores operations, inventory management, materials planning and demand forecasting, together with an understanding of the operational challenges and opportunities within the sector.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077e9c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092835-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Nov 2026 - 15 Jan 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Magna Housing Ltd
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 2PJ
Postcode Area
Dorchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK2 Dorset and Somerset
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

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