--- title: "Invitation to Tender for the Provision of a Development Partner" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9dfa6111-8ba0-4a2c-b740-4c6f781a4712" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9dfa6111-8ba0-4a2c-b740-4c6f781a4712" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9dfa6111-8ba0-4a2c-b740-4c6f781a4712.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9dfa6111-8ba0-4a2c-b740-4c6f781a4712.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BABERGH AND MID SUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCILS" published: "2017-10-03" --- # Invitation to Tender for the Provision of a Development Partner Buyer: BABERGH AND MID SUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCILS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9dfa6111-8ba0-4a2c-b740-4c6f781a4712 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9dfa6111-8ba0-4a2c-b740-4c6f781a4712) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9dfa6111-8ba0-4a2c-b740-4c6f781a4712.json) ## Summary Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are seeking a Development Partner for their New Build Development Programme, focusing on social housing under the auspices of the Home and Communities Agency. The procurement process, classified under architectural and related services, is currently in the Award stage, with an awarded contract amounting to £850,000. The initial tender was published on 2nd June 2017, and the tender period concluded on 3rd July 2017. The contract period commenced on 1st August 2017 and is set to last until 31st July 2020. The buyer is located in the East of England, specifically at 131 High Street, Needham, Suffolk. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in architectural and construction services, to engage in public sector projects aimed at community development and housing solutions. Given the emphasis on social housing and collaboration with local councils, firms that possess experience in public sector partnerships or have worked with housing associations are likely to be well-suited to compete for this contract. Such projects not only foster business growth but also contribute to the vital development of affordable housing in the region. ## Notice Mid-Suffolk District Council and Babergh District Council (the Councils) are seeking to appoint a Registered Provider of Social Housing with the Home and Communities Agency (HCA) with Investment Partner Status with the HCA (please refer to https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/homes-and-communities-agency) to work with the Councils as their Development Partner to deliver their New Build Development Programme in line with their Joint Affordable Homes Development Strategy. TENDER DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FROM www.suffolksourcing.uk Additional information: Tender documents are available from www.suffolksourcing.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4881347-ed53-462c-9c37-0704033eab8f | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Oct 2017 | | Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 31 Aug 2017 | | Contract period | 17 Sep 2017 - 17 Sep 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £700,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £850,000 | | 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 | BABERGH AND MID SUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCILS | | Locality | NEEDHAM | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP6 8DL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH61 Babergh and Mid Suffolk | | Local authority | Mid Suffolk | | Electoral ward | Needham Market | | Westminster constituency | Central Suffolk and North Ipswich | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ICENI HOMES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71200000 - Architectural and related services ## Release History - 3 Oct 2017 at 14:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4881347-ed53-462c-9c37-0704033eab8f - 2 Jun 2017 at 12:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/713e48b0-6635-4a8a-a3ea-f0c25a602e94 - 2 Jun 2017 at 12:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/713e48b0-6635-4a8a-a3ea-f0c25a602e94 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4881347-ed53-462c-9c37-0704033eab8f 3rd October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/713e48b0-6635-4a8a-a3ea-f0c25a602e94 2nd June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.suffolksourcing.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/homes-and-communities-agency ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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