Published date: 8 September 2022

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 18 October 2022, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Residential property services - 70331000

Location of contract

RH12 1RL

Value of contract

£0 to £300,000

Procurement reference

IT-234-35145-HMDC - 035145

Published date

8 September 2022

Closing date

18 October 2022

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 January 2023

Contract end date

31 December 2027

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

Horsham District Council is seeking tenders for the residential block management of two properties located at The Forum, Horsham & Lintot Square, Southwater, West Sussex. The Council holds a freehold interest in both properties. There is a total of 150 flats consisting of 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms with an ownership mixture of leaseholder occupied and rented, along with a bulk letting to a social housing provider. A local management presence is desirable. Managers should be hands on and communicate regularly with leaseholders, in person, at least once a month. The proposed contract will cover a general residential property management service including:
o Inspections regime
o Tenant liaison
o Organisation of service contracts and response maintenance
o Service Charge management
o Coordination of a long-term maintenance plan and reserve fund
o Legal knowledge to process sales and assignments
o Technical knowledge for building reviews
o Good financial and arrears management
o Current knowledge of legislative compliance requirements
The Commencement Date for the delivery of the services is scheduled to be on 1st January 2023 at 00:00 hours. The Contract will be awarded for a period of 5 years until 31st December 2027 with an option to extend for a further 2 year period until 31st December 2029 subject to performance and the absolute discretion of the Council.


More information

Links

  • Additional information on how to apply for this contract

Additional text

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Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No


About the buyer

Contact name

Proc Urement (HMDC)

Address

North Street
Horsham
West Sussex
RH12 1RL
United Kingdom

Telephone

01403 215299

Email

procurement@horsham.gov.uk