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title: "Approved Contractor Panel"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ce8d"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BOURNVILLE VILLAGE TRUST"
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# Approved Contractor Panel

Buyer: BOURNVILLE VILLAGE TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ce8d

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## Summary

The Bournville Village Trust is planning a procurement process to establish an Approved Contractor Panel under the Procurement Act 2023. This initiative aims to support the Trust's operations in Birmingham and Telford by adding contractors who can provide essential services and cover demand peaks. The industry categories involved include scaffolding, gas service and repair, asbestos removal, and more. Key activities are scheduled to begin with market engagement on 18 August 2026, leading up to the publication of the Tender Notice in October 2026. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage with an expected contract award by December 2026, and contract execution projected for January 2027.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially local SMEs, to become a part of a long-term arrangement that does not guarantee work but offers flexibility and access to numerous projects over a maximum of ten years. The panel is designed to absorb demand fluctuations and address skills gaps within the Trust. Companies providing services such as technical installations, maintenance, and waste handling will find this particularly advantageous. The use of a Competitive Flexible Procedure facilitates a streamlined process via the Delta eSourcing portal. Businesses that want to participate must ensure registrations with relevant services to tender effectively once the process commences.

## Notice

About us George Cadbury founded Bournville Village Trust, as a custodian of the Bournville Estate - the village he developed around the Cadbury chocolate factory in 1900, following the death of his brother Richard in 1899. By founding Bournville Village Trust, it meant even after his death, the homes, buildings, amenities, parks and open spaces on the Bournville estate would continue to benefit the community. Since then, Bournville Village Trust has evolved to become a values-led charitable trust that is inspired by our foundation and heritage, but not afraid to be bold and try new things - just like George Cadbury did. We continue to develop, maintain and provide services on the Bournville estate but also in communities in inner-city and south Birmingham and Telford, always with the aim of creating and sustaining places where people can thrive. Today Bournville Village Trust provides services to around 9,000 households and manages 3,400 social-rented and affordable homes. To maintain and improve our homes we run an in-house service, a Direct Labour Organisation, but need to on-board contractors to support us when demand peaks or we don't have specific skills in house. Description of the proposed procurement Bournville Village Trust (BVT) intends to establish a contractor panel under the Procurement Act 2023 to provide a compliant route to market for ad hoc works, goods and services. The panel will support BVT's Direct Labour Organisation by absorbing demand peaks and providing access to specialist trades and categories not covered in-house. The panel is expected to cover most or all of the following categories: * Scaffolding * Gas service and repair * Asbestos removal * Skips * Safety and compliance * Floor coverings * Responsive repairs * Planned works, including retrofit Please note we reserve the right to amend the category list prior to tender publication if the situation changes Key features of the proposed panel: * Initial term of 5 years, with an option to extend for a further 5 years (10 years maximum) * Appointment to the panel carries no minimum value or volume commitment, and no obligation on BVT to award work * Work may be awarded directly or, subject to criteria still to be agreed, via Request for Pricing * Pricing structures will vary by category; however where possible, a restricted schedule of rates basket will be used and is the preferred model. The anticipated route to market is a Competitive Flexible Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, conducted via the Delta eSourcing portal. The panel's maximum aggregate award value is expected to exceed PS5,000,000, however no single supplier will be awarded contracts under the panel with an aggregate value of more than PS5,000,000. Purpose of this engagement BVT wishes to engage with the market ahead of the formal procurement to: * Test the proposed panel structure, categories and pricing models with potential suppliers * Understand market capacity, appetite and any barriers to participation, especially for local SMEs * Inform the development of specifications, evaluation approach and forms of contract * Ensure interested suppliers are registered and ready to respond when the Tender Notice is published Participation in this engagement is entirely optional. Taking part, or not taking part, will neither advantage nor disadvantage any supplier in the subsequent procurement. Information gathered will be used in a way that does not confer an unfair advantage or distort competition. N.B. Publication of this notice does not commit BVT to proceed with the procurement.

### Planning Information

How to take part
The active market engagement phase is scheduled to start on 18 August 2026. 
Suppliers interested in participating should in the first instance register their interest by email to the address shown in this notice. Engagement activity is expected to include a market questionnaire and supplier engagement events; details, dates and any supporting materials will be issued to registered suppliers.
Suppliers are also strongly encouraged to register as suppliers with both the Find a Tender Service and on Delta eSourcing now, so they can respond promptly when the Tender Notice is published.
Indicative procurement timetable
• Preliminary market engagement: from publication of this notice to 9 October 2026
• UK3 Planned Procurement Notice: expected August 2026
• UK4 Tender Notice and ITT publication: expected October 2026
• Contract award: expected December 2026, with contracts executed in January 2027
This timetable is indicative and may be subject to change.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068117-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 9 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2027 - 4 Jan 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000,000 |
| 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 | BOURNVILLE VILLAGE TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B30 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Bournville & Cotteridge |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Selly Oak |
| Delivery location | TLG31 Birmingham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 70 - Real estate services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 45262100 - Scaffolding work
- 45262660 - Asbestos-removal work
- 45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work
- 45432100 - Floor laying and covering work
- 45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work
- 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
- 70331000 - Residential property services
- 71356100 - Technical control services
- 90512000 - Refuse transport services

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2026 at 09:51 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068117-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068117-2026
  20th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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