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title: "Meet the Buyer Event - Housing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a598"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL"
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# Meet the Buyer Event - Housing

Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a598

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## Summary

The East Suffolk Council is organising a "Meet the Buyer" event specifically focused on housing, set to take place on 12th June 2026 from 10:00am to 12:00pm at Riverside, 4 Canning Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0EQ. The event is in the planning stage and aims to foster engagement and collaboration between potential suppliers and the council's Housing Service. The industry category encompasses works and services related to kitchen furniture, construction, repair and maintenance, real estate, general public services, and promotional services. Suppliers interested in attending must email procurement@eastsuffolk.gov.uk by the 11th of June 2026, to ascertain attendance and interest. This event will include strategic insights into the housing vision and align it with wider priorities, providing a platform for understanding upcoming procurement opportunities and challenges.

This event represents a fertile opportunity for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), to understand how they can plug into East Suffolk Council's procurement pipeline. It is particularly beneficial for businesses specialising in construction, housing services, maintenance, or related sectors as it provides a clear roadmap of future opportunities. Engaging in the event could strategically position such firms for future tenders by offering insights into compliance, delivery expectations, and regulatory requirements. This is an excellent chance for businesses to enhance their capabilities while building relationships within the sector through direct dialogues with key council teams.

## Notice

East Suffolk Council is hosting a dedicated HOUSING Meet the Buyer Event, offering you the opportunity to connect directly and speak with our Housing and Procurement teams. At this event, you will: Gain insights into how to tender for East Suffolk Council housing contracts, including guidance on commonly used frameworks. Have an opportunity to speak to leads from the Housing Investment and development , Repairs and Maintenance, Adaptations Living, and Housing Needs teams. Hear presentations about the strategic vision for East Suffolk Housing and upcoming procurement opportunities in the pipeline. Suppliers are requested to please arrive on the 12th of June, 2026 by 9:45am with the event beginning at 10am. at Riverside 4 Canning Road Lowestoft NR33 0EQ , Suppliers will also get the chance to meet with the various teams within housing and get a chance to discuss opportunities after the event over a cuppa. The event will end at 12pm. More information can be found : https://www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk/your-council/supplying-the-council/housing-meet-buyer-event If you are planning to attend, please email Procurement@eastsuffolk.gov.uk to help us gauge attendance and interest. Please note: This event is for training and information purposes only. No currently live or open tenders will be discussed.

### Planning Information

Date and time
Friday 12 June 2026
10:00am - 12:00pm (Noon)
Location
Riverside
4 Canning Road
Lowestoft
NR33 0EQ
This Event is structured to encourage meaningful engagement and knowledge exchange between suppliers and the Council.
Attendees will benefit from:
• Strategic Insight - Understanding the Housing Service vision and how it aligns with the wider One Direction priorities
• Market Engagement - Early visibility of the capital programme pipeline and typical housing works packages
• Operational Context - Insight into key delivery challenges, regulatory requirements (including Awaab's Law), and performance expectations
• Capability Building - Practical guidance to help suppliers build confidence and capability in bidding for public sector housing contracts
• Collaborative Dialogue - Opportunities to ask questions, share perspectives, and engage directly with Housing and Procurement teams
Key Topics
The event will cover a blend of strategic, operational, and practical procurement guidance, including:
Housing Vision & Priorities
• Overview of Housing Services' strategic direction- How suppliers play a critical role in delivering this vision
• Expectations around quality, compliance, and delivery
• Partnering to support vulnerable residents and communities
• Future Pipeline & Opportunities
• Capital programme overview
• Typical works packages and service areas
• Key Sector Challenges
• Regulatory landscape and emerging requirements (e.g. Awaab's Law)
• Service performance expectations and continuous improvement
• Social Value
• Procurement Guidance- Completing tender documents, Navigating procurement procedures under new legislation
• Registering on the Government's Central Digital Platform (Find a Tender Service)
• Using East Suffolk's In-tend system, including supplier profile management and clarifications
More detailed information can be found on: https://www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk/your-council/supplying-the-council/housing-meet-buyer-event 
Please note that this session is for engagement, awareness, and capability-building purposes only. While forward-looking insights will be shared, no live tender opportunities will be discussed in detail.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051735-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Jun 2026 - 12 Jun 2026 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOODBRIDGE |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP12 1RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Melton |
| Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal |
| Delivery location | TLH East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 70 - Real estate services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 39141000 - Kitchen furniture and equipment
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 70000000 - Real estate services
- 75110000 - General public services
- 79342200 - Promotional services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2026 at 09:20 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051735-2026
- 27 May 2026 at 09:48 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049467-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051735-2026
  2nd June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049467-2026
  27th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk
- https://www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk/your-council/supplying-the-council/housing-meet-buyer-event
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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