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title: "Affordable Homes - Reuse of LongTerm Empty Homes"
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# Affordable Homes - Reuse of LongTerm Empty Homes

Buyer: PRESTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0ff61228-9558-4a2b-b891-d6ff4426d85b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Preston City Council, which is seeking partners for the "Affordable Homes - Reuse of LongTerm Empty Homes" initiative. This project, aimed at the building construction industry, is based in the North West of the United Kingdom. The current procurement stage is complete following the award of the contract on 23rd April 2018. With a total value of £400,000, the contract period extends from 1st May 2018 to 30th April 2030, offering opportunities for sustainable housing solutions in the region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in refurbishment and property management, particularly those focused on affordable housing and social integration. Companies that specialise in building construction, residential property renting or leasing services, as well as those with a commitment to community-oriented projects, would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, enhancing local economic development through employment and training initiatives.

## Notice

The City Council is looking to identify and appoint a partner (or partners) to work with us to develop a sustainable model to use the affordable housing commuted sum contributions. The model will deliver the following objectives: * The development of an effective and efficient delivery vehicle for the refurbishment of empty homes that can be sustained in the long term through options for rental or sale; * A targeted programme of capital works to refurbish long term empty (LTE) properties in Preston over the next two years to bring homes back into occupation; * The provision of affordable housing in line with the Council's local plan objectives; * Delivery of the Social Justice/Value objectives of the Council in terms of employment, training and supporting the local economy * Work collaboratively with our Housing Advice Team to investigate the use of the properties for homeless families and single people, working with a support provider to assist people who may have complex needs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7978eb79-7379-4bfb-956d-d5ae817a0914 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2018 - 30 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PRESTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 2RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMMUNITY GATEWAY ASSOCIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 70 - Real estate services

### Codes

- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 70210000 - Residential property renting or leasing services

## Release History

- 18 May 2018 at 13:02 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7978eb79-7379-4bfb-956d-d5ae817a0914
- 7 Mar 2018 at 18:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7978eb79-7379-4bfb-956d-d5ae817a0914

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7978eb79-7379-4bfb-956d-d5ae817a0914
  7th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.preston.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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