--- title: "Expression of Interest to work with First Choice Housing Association in mid Wales and Shropshire" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-120617" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-120617" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-120617.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-120617.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "FIRST CHOICE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD" published: "2022-04-20" --- # Expression of Interest to work with First Choice Housing Association in mid Wales and Shropshire Buyer: FIRST CHOICE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-kuma6s-120617 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-120617) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-120617.json) ## Summary First Choice Housing Association Ltd is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the Expression of Interest to collaborate on reactive maintenance repairs services in mid Wales, Shropshire, and Telford. This initiative, which encompasses various trades such as general building, plumbing, and electrical work, invites suitably qualified contractors to submit their interest by the deadline of 31st May 2022. First Choice Housing Association, established in 1988 and committed to providing supported housing, operates across 21 local authority areas and has ambitious growth plans within the industry. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in building services, such as construction, plumbing, electrical, and maintenance work, to engage with a prominent housing association. Contractors who are interested in providing high-quality services aligned with the organisation's contractor code of conduct are encouraged to apply. Successful bidders may also have the opportunity to participate in additional projects, including planned maintenance programmes, thus fostering business growth in a competitive market. ## Notice First Choice Housing Association Ltd ("FCHA") are seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified contractors in mid Wales, Shropshire & Telford for the following trades to provide a Day to Day reactive maintenance repairs services:* General Builder* Roofer* Carpenter* Plumber* Electrician* Oil Heating Engineer* Decorator / Painter* Landscaping / tree surgeryFirst Choice Housing Association Limited ("FCHA") was established in 1988 and is a specialist housing association providing supported housing for vulnerable people throughout Wales, Shropshire and Telford. FCHA is registered under the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014 and has charitable status.FCHA provide 344 properties, including permanent leasehold properties and properties for respite or emergency intervention. FCHA is zoned to develop throughout Wales and also owns and manages properties in Shropshire and is now developing in Telford. FCHA manages properties in 21 local authority areas.FCHA has ambitious growth plans. FCHA has a committed reactive maintenance, planned maintenance and decarbonisation programme. FCHA also has an ambitious development programmes with a target of 48% growth over 5 years.All contractors who wish to work with FCHA will be required to sign up to our Contractor Code of Conduct and Data Protection Policy.Tenant satisfaction is FCHA's service priority and repairs are categorised as follows:* Emergency Repairs - attendance same day/within 4 hours to make safe with repair completed within 24 hours.* General Repairs - appointments are made with our tenants for repairs, after liaising with the contractor.Contractor performance is measured through contact with our tenants with a telephone survey undertaken once repairs have been completed and quarterly contractor meetings with officers of FCHA. Contractors who perform well may also be given the opportunity to tender for planned maintenance projects e.g. kitchen or bathroom replacements.Please send all expressions of interest to customerservices@fcha.org.uk by 31st May 2022. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=120617 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Prior Information 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 | 20 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FIRST CHOICE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF15 7NE | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Cardiff | | Electoral ward | Whitchurch and Tongwynlais | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45300000 - Building installation work - 45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work - 45315000 - Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment - 45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works - 45342000 - Erection of fencing - 45400000 - Building completion work - 45410000 - Plastering work - 45420000 - Joinery and carpentry installation work - 45430000 - Floor and wall covering work - 45440000 - Painting and glazing work - 45450000 - Other building completion work ## Release History - 20 Apr 2022 at 14:59 - Planning - S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=120617 ## Notice URLs - https://www.fcha.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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