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title: "Expression of Interest - Empire Fighting Chance (EFC)"
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# Expression of Interest - Empire Fighting Chance (EFC)

Buyer: SOVEREIGN HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-96d19333-b0c1-4ebd-b3bc-2f41a16079e7

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## Summary

The Sovereign Housing Association Limited is initiating a public procurement process titled "Expression of Interest - Empire Fighting Chance (EFC)" under the planning stage. This procurement is focused on the construction industry, specifically classified under CPV code 45000000. The relevant location for this project is The Mill Youth Centre, Lower Ashley Road, Easton, Bristol, BS5 0YJ. The process is currently in the planning stage with an engagement end date set for 24 October 2024. Key milestones include the delivery of 38 homes and a new basketball court, which will be named after Marlon Thomas. Sovereign Housing acquired the land via a 999-year lease from Empire Fighting Chance, a Bristol-based charity aimed at supporting young people affected by deprivation through non-contact boxing and personal support.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in both the construction industry and those specialising in social housing projects. Companies that are SMEs or VCSEs will find this project particularly accessible. The initiative to construct new homes and community facilities like the basketball court, geared towards rental and shared ownership, provides a substantial growth opportunity for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in residential projects with an associated community focus. The project not only aims to develop physical infrastructure but also to contribute to social value through supporting a charity that benefits young people in the region.

## Notice

This is an expression of interest to help and inform our procurement process for the following:- Further information is available on the Project Overview, General Site Considerations, Planning Overview and Apartment Schedules. Please contact emma.peate@sng.org.uk Sovereign Housing Association Limited have purchased land via a 999-year lease from Empire Fighting Chance at The Mill youth Centre, Lower Ashley Road, Easton, Bristol, BS5 0YJ. Empire Fighting Chance (EFC) is a Bristol based charity working to fight the impact of deprivation on young people's lives. Over the last 20 years it has grown from an amateur boxing club in the inner city to a regional charity which uses non-contact boxing and intensive personal support to challenge and inspire 4,000 young people each year. SNG are committed to deliver 38 homes and a new basketball court on the area of the existing outdoor basketball court. The basketball court will be leased back to Empire Fighting Chance. The facility will be named after Marlon Thomas who suffered a racist attack at a Bristol fair in 1993. The scheme will also offer a mix of homes for rent and shared ownership, accessed via a shared core. The homes comprise of 1 and 2 bed apartments, with associated access, parking, amenities and landscaping. Site Area: 0.35ha

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11e4e728-ed41-4d85-a12d-b9d56c5c34a5 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOVEREIGN HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED |
| Locality | BASINGSTOKE |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG14 5EE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Newbury Central |
| Westminster constituency | Newbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2024 at 13:46 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11e4e728-ed41-4d85-a12d-b9d56c5c34a5
- 1 Oct 2024 at 10:42 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11e4e728-ed41-4d85-a12d-b9d56c5c34a5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11e4e728-ed41-4d85-a12d-b9d56c5c34a5
  16th October 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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