--- title: "Soft Market Testing Housing Repairs Maintenance and Capital Works Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a919b4ca-8828-47b9-b356-9b4c6c258d71" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a919b4ca-8828-47b9-b356-9b4c6c258d71" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a919b4ca-8828-47b9-b356-9b4c6c258d71.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a919b4ca-8828-47b9-b356-9b4c6c258d71.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES COUNCIL" published: "2023-04-26" --- # Soft Market Testing Housing Repairs Maintenance and Capital Works Programme Buyer: THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a919b4ca-8828-47b9-b356-9b4c6c258d71 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a919b4ca-8828-47b9-b356-9b4c6c258d71) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a919b4ca-8828-47b9-b356-9b4c6c258d71.json) ## Summary The Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames Council is planning a public procurement process titled "Soft Market Testing Housing Repairs Maintenance and Capital Works Programme." The procurement falls under the industry category of Construction work, with additional classifications for Repair and maintenance services, and Architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The engagement end date for this planning stage is set for 9th June 2023, aiming to explore recommissioning options for housing repairs and maintenance services. Interested parties are requested to express interest by 2nd May 2023 and attend a virtual soft market event on 3rd May 2023. This procurement process by the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames Council presents opportunities for SMEs interested in housing repairs and maintenance services to contribute to future delivery models. The soft market engagement exercise aims to gauge market interest and gather feedback to shape the final procurement strategy and specification. Businesses involved in construction, maintenance, or engineering services in the United Kingdom would find this tender suitable for potential growth opportunities. Key deadlines include confirming availability by 2nd May 2023 and submitting completed questionnaires by 10th May 2023. ## Notice The Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames Council would like to invite potential Partners including SMEs to express interest to participate in this soft market testing exercise. The Council has an existing contract for the provision of Housing repairs and maintenance which commenced from 1st April 2014 and is due to expire 31st March 2024. The Council is currently exploring its recommissioning options for the future delivery model of these services including capital improvement associated works. The purpose of this soft market engagement is to inform us of the level of interest from the market sector. It will offer you an opportunity to hear more about the vision of the Council and wider strategic priorities and in turn, the Council will invite your views on service delivery that will inform how we shape the final procurement strategy and specification. Further information Soft Market Engagement Pack is provided which can be downloaded via the E Tender portal under the project title DN667595 Soft Market Testing Housing Repairs Maintenance and Capital Programme. Please can you confirm your availability via the E Tender portal by 12 00 Noon on Tuesday 2nd May 2023, to attend the virtual soft market event on Wednesday 3rd May 2023 at 3 00pm. Should you have any queries relating to this early market engagement then please submit your clarification requests via E Tender portal Message site by 12 00 noon on 8th May 2023. The requirement to return the completed questionnaire by 12 00 pm on 10th May 2023. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ccdf402-bced-4fc6-aca1-2a93d20f8990 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Apr 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 9 Jun 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £140,000,000 | | 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 | THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES COUNCIL | | Locality | KINGSTON UPON THAMES | | Post town | Kingston upon Thames | | Postcode | KT1 1EU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South | | ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton | | Local authority | Kingston upon Thames | | Electoral ward | Kingston Town | | Westminster constituency | Kingston and Surbiton | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ## Release History - 26 Apr 2023 at 16:02 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ccdf402-bced-4fc6-aca1-2a93d20f8990 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ccdf402-bced-4fc6-aca1-2a93d20f8990 26th April 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=6d0fed86-b2e3-ed11-8121-005056b64545&p=2241eb95-058a-e511-80f7-000c29c9ba21 More Information Soft Market Engagement Pack ## Notice URLs - http://www.kingston.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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