--- title: "Framework for Pool of Small Contractors New Entrants 2026" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-161575" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-161575" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-161575.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-161575.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CARDIFF COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-24" --- # Framework for Pool of Small Contractors New Entrants 2026 Buyer: CARDIFF COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-161575 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-161575) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-161575.json) ## Summary Cardiff Council is inviting tenders for its "Framework for Pool of Small Contractors New Entrants 2026" to enhance its domestic property maintenance operations. This initiative focuses on the construction and repair work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses in Cardiff, with a tender deadline of 23 April 2026. The procurement process, currently at the tender stage, seeks to supplement the Council’s existing workforce by including additional small contractors in the framework. Successful applicants will be integrated from 1 August 2026, and the framework is expected to last until 31 July 2027. The procurement follows an open procedure, allowing diverse businesses to participate through online submissions. This tender presents significant opportunities for small construction and repair firms to be engaged directly by Cardiff Council for work on its property portfolio. By joining the framework, businesses can access a steady stream of projects, supporting both vacant and occasionally occupied properties. The opportunity is particularly suitable for consortia or smaller contractors with expertise in tasks such as painting and repairs, seeking to expand their business through public sector contracts. The open nature of the procurement method encourages a broad range of businesses to compete, providing a promising avenue for growth and partnership with a local authority. ## Notice The domestic property portfolio of the Council comprises a mixture of social housing (approximately 14,310 properties in number) and other properties. Maintenance of these properties is undertaken by the Council via a mixture of in-house provision and external contractors. Dwellings will vary in age and condition and bidders are advised to make due allowance for this.The Council's Voids Team manage the works being delivered to bring void properties up to a standard for a new tenancy.As a property becomes vacant, a Technical Manager from the Voids Team visits the property and assesses the repair requirements and creates a schedule of works required.The Voids Team then allocate the property (and repairs) via one of the following routes:* In-house workforce* One of the current contractors appointed to the Framework for Repairs & Maintenance to Domestic Vacant Properties.Following extensive consultation, the Council determined that the best way forward for the delivery of vacant repairs is a combination of the following:* In-house workforce* Framework Agreement for Repairs & Maintenance to Domestic Vacant properties (2 external contractors).* A pool of smaller contractors to assist the in-house team, who can be called upon to complete specific activities (for example painting, deep cleans etc.).This tender process is in relation to new entrants to the framework agreement for Pool of Small Contractors.The Council is seeking to engage multiple New Entrant Contractors to add to this pool, who the Voids Team can call upon to complete specific work activities.The Pool of Small Contractors will be used to support the in-house workforce by:* Being called upon to complete a piece of work in a property being worked on by the in-house workforce.* Being allocated a property for them to complete all the required works (where the work required is minimal).It should be noted that whilst the framework will predominantly be for work in vacant properties as described above, there may be some requirement for work in occupied properties which will be instructed by our Responsive Repairs Unit (RRU). The level of these requirements is subject to vary depending on demand and budget.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=161575. It is anticipated that the New Entrants will be appointed to the Framework from 1st August 2026 and the end date of the Framework is 31st July 2027.(WA Ref:161575)The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=161575 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2026 | | 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 | CARDIFF COUNCIL | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF10 4UW | | 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 | Butetown | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses - 45211340 - Multi-dwelling buildings construction work ## Release History - 24 Mar 2026 at 13:27 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=161575 ## Notice URLs - http://www.cardiff.gov.uk - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=161575 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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