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title: "Stock Condition Surveys"
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# Stock Condition Surveys

Buyer: READING BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e1c34c4-ec7e-456a-8efa-6404b629f566

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## Summary

Reading Borough Council has concluded a procurement process for "Stock Condition Surveys" under the industry category of Building Surveying Services (CPV 71315300). The procurement involved undertaking Decent Homes stock condition surveys in residential properties located in South East, United Kingdom. The tender utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the process transitioned to the award stage on 27th March 2026. Key dates included the tender period ending on 15th January 2025 and the contract period spanning from 7th February 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This award represents significant opportunities for growth for businesses within the building surveying sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in particular, may find this framework suitable for leveraging similar opportunities, given the Council's focus on SME participation. The appointed supplier, RIDGE AND PARTNERS LLP, is a large-scale firm based in Oxfordshire, indicating potential collaboration opportunities for similar businesses interested in entering governmental contracts. This tender is particularly appealing to firms specialising in residential property assessments and can set a precedent for future partnerships and contracts in the South East region.

## Notice

Undertaking of Decent Homes stock condition surveys to residential properties owned and managed by RBC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ea2a0e0-3c60-44b8-bad7-9c37b7c5af20 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £135,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £135,000 |
| 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 | READING BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG1 2LU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Reading Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RIDGE AND PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71315300 - Building surveying services

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2026 at 16:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ea2a0e0-3c60-44b8-bad7-9c37b7c5af20

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ea2a0e0-3c60-44b8-bad7-9c37b7c5af20
  27th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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