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title: "Making Homes from Houses - partner to deliver Reuse of Empty Homes in Preston"
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# Making Homes from Houses - partner to deliver Reuse of Empty Homes in Preston

Buyer: PRESTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dd267c2c-bca3-4bc8-bd99-c5f97f2abed2

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process involves Preston City Council seeking a partner to deliver the "Making Homes from Houses" initiative, aimed at refurbishing empty homes in Preston. This is an open tender classified under the industry category of building installation work, with additional classifications including building completion work and repair services. The tender was published on 16 December 2021 and is set to close on 24 January 2022. The anticipated contract period will begin on 6 March 2022 and last until 20 April 2024, with a total budget of £800,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in construction, building management, or social housing. Companies that specialise in refurbishment, maintenance, and affordable housing solutions will find this procurement particularly relevant. Engaging in this contract can aid business growth by promoting local employment and contributing to community development in Preston.

## Notice

The City Council is looking to identify and appoint a partner, as a registered provider/developer/contractor (or partnership of), to work with us to deliver the next phase of an established model , known as Making Homes from Houses, to use the affordable housing commuted sum contributions. The model will deliver the following objectives: * The continuation of the effective and efficient delivery vehicle known as Making Homes from Houses for the refurbishment of empty homes that can be sustained in the long term through purchase by the registered provider; * A targeted programme of capital works to refurbish empty properties in Preston and bring homes back into occupation; * The provision of affordable housing in line with the Council's local plan objectives; * Delivery of the Social Justice/Value objectives of the Council in terms of employment, training and supporting the local economy * Work collaboratively with our Housing Advice Team to ensure the properties are allocated via the Select Move partnership to residents from Preston in the greatest housing need

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12336c75-e1a9-4cc9-a40d-2d10528ccccc |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Mar 2022 - 20 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PRESTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 2RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| 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
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 45300000 - Building installation work
- 45400000 - Building completion work
- 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
- 98341100 - Accommodation management services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2021 at 17:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12336c75-e1a9-4cc9-a40d-2d10528ccccc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12336c75-e1a9-4cc9-a40d-2d10528ccccc
  16th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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