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Meet the Buyer Event - Housing

East Suffolk Council · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 1 Oct 2026, 06:06.

Opportunity overview

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.

Classification

  • CPV39141000 — Kitchen furniture and equipment
  • CPV45000000 — Construction work
  • CPV50000000 — Repair and maintenance services
  • CPV70000000 — Real estate services
  • CPV75110000 — General public services
  • CPV79342200 — Promotional services

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-06a598
Main Procurement Category
works
Above Threshold
Yes
Status
planning

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Additional Procurement Categories

services

Amendments

Entry 1
Description
Date and time Friday 12 June 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm (Noon) Location Riverside 4 Canning Road Lowestoft NR33 0EQ More detailed information can be found : https://www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk/your-council/supplying-the-council/housing-meet-buyer-event
Id
051735-2026

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planning

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
12 Jun 2026, 00:00
Ends
12 Jun 2026, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
39141000
Description
Kitchen furniture and equipment
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
45000000
Description
Construction work
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
50000000
Description
Repair and maintenance services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
70000000
Description
Real estate services
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
75110000
Description
General public services
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
79342200
Description
Promotional services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Planning and budget

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Description
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.
Due
11 Jun 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled

Documents

Entry 1
Id
051735-2026
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Published
2 Jun 2026, 10:20
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
East Suffolk Council
Id
GB-PPON-PLPP-1174-BHLX

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PLPP-1174-BHLX

Address

Street Address
East Suffolk House, Station Road, Melton
Locality
Woodbridge
Postal Code
IP12 1RT
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKH14

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Woodbridge · UKH14 · IP12 1RT · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKH · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 049467-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 051735-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·