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title: "ESPH SB Grants Hill House - New Build Council Housing (ESPH137) - AWARD"
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# ESPH SB Grants Hill House - New Build Council Housing (ESPH137) - AWARD

Buyer: SE SHARED SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-631f7a89-5883-4e9a-99a1-c8da43129a02

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## Summary

Wealden District Council, through SE Shared Services, has completed the procurement process for the development titled "ESPH SB Grants Hill House - New Build Council Housing." This project involved the design and construction of 67 new affordable retirement dwellings, located in Uckfield, South East England. The contract was awarded to Thakeham Client on 15th November 2016, with a total value of £10,084,736.19. The contract period spans from 10th December 2016 to 10th December 2018. The procurement employed an open procedure, and the main category of this procurement is construction work, specifically focused on retirement housing. The initial tender period ended on 14th October 2016.

This project creates substantial opportunities for contractors specialising in building construction, especially those experienced with retirement housing and urban development projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the construction sector would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, leveraging their ability to provide tailored community-centric services. The establishment of new retirement facilities aligns with the growing demand for quality housing options for older individuals, offering distinct avenues for business expansion in the construction and architectural sectors.

## Notice

Wealden District Council is seeking tenders from suitably qualified and experienced Contractors, to act as Principle Contractor in the design and construction of new affordable retirement housing, demolition, external works and drainage at the Grants Hill House site, Uckfield. The Grants Hill House site consists of an old block of 42 flats for older people. The current building is no longer fit for purpose and does not meet the aspirations of older people. The building is empty and secured. The contract shall be for the design and construction of a new retirement living housing development that will provide 67 dwellings, consisting of 65 apartments and 2 cottages and the supporting communal administrative and ancillary accommodation. The Council received planning approval in March 2016 to replace the existing building with 67 Retirement Living apartments with communal facilities including residents lounge, buggy store, disabled bathroom, guest suite and landscaped gardens.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcad5417-90fb-4b16-a6bf-c956fc5feadb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 10 Dec 2016 - 10 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,084,736 |
| 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 | SE SHARED SERVICES |
| Locality | EAST SUSSEX |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN27 2AX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Wealden |
| Electoral ward | Hailsham Central |
| Westminster constituency | Sussex Weald |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THAKEHAM CLIENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45110000 - Building demolition and wrecking work and earthmoving work
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses
- 45211100 - Construction work for houses
- 45211200 - Sheltered housing construction work
- 45211360 - Urban development construction work
- 45215212 - Retirement home construction work
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2017 at 09:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcad5417-90fb-4b16-a6bf-c956fc5feadb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcad5417-90fb-4b16-a6bf-c956fc5feadb
  12th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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