--- title: "Expression of Interest - Empire Fighting Chance(EFC)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a48b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04a48b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a48b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a48b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SOVEREIGN HOUSING ASSOCIATION" published: "2024-10-01" --- # Expression of Interest - Empire Fighting Chance(EFC) Buyer: SOVEREIGN HOUSING ASSOCIATION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a48b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04a48b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a48b.json) ## Summary This public procurement process is an expression of interest initiated by Sovereign Housing Association Limited, aimed at informing the procurement for a construction project titled "Expression of Interest - Empire Fighting Chance (EFC)." The procurement is in the planning stage, with further notices expected by 2nd October 2024. The project focuses on developing 38 homes and a new basketball court at The Mill Youth Centre, Lower Ashley Road, Easton, Bristol (BS5 0YJ). The work falls under the industry category of construction with CPV classification 45000000, and it includes apartment buildings and associated amenities. The basketball court will be leased back to the charity Empire Fighting Chance. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for construction firms specialising in residential and community infrastructure projects. Companies with expertise in multi-use residential complexes, landscaping, and sports facility construction would be well-suited to participate. Additionally, businesses with experience in working on community-focused projects and collaborations with local charities could find this opportunity particularly beneficial. The project aligns with housing and community amenities sectors, providing a substantial market presence in the Bristol area. ## 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 off er 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 ### Lot Information Lot 1 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 off er 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 | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031339-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOVEREIGN HOUSING ASSOCIATION | | Locality | BASINGSTOKE | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG21 4FA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ37 North Hampshire | | Local authority | Basingstoke and Deane | | Electoral ward | Eastrop & Grove | | Westminster constituency | Basingstoke | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 1 Oct 2024 at 11:44 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031339-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://www.sovereign.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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