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PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITY

External Planned Works for Social Housing 2027-29

The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 1 Oct 2026, 15:56.

Opportunity overview

Folkestone and Hythe District Council (FHDC) wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for capital works to the external envelope of properties (such as repointing, re-rendering, structural remedies and associated works) and invites organisations to submit a tender to meet FHDC's requirements. The specific requirements for the contract are detailed in the tender documents The contract is anticipated to start 1 April 2027 and continue for a period of 2 years (with the option to extend for a further period (or periods) of up to 12 months). Estimated value for the initial contract term is £875,000 excl. VAT. Total estimated value including extension period is £1,325,000 excl. VAT.

Classification

  • CPV45262000 — Special trade construction works other than roof works
  • CPV45443000 — Facade work
  • CPV45454000 — Restructuring work

Lots

  • Lot 1£1.3m

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
FH2609091
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Main Procurement Category
works
Above Threshold
No
How to submit
Tendres must be submitted via the Kent Business Portal (https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/H48FXQK854). We cannot accept tenders returned by post or email.

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Tender Period

Ends
26 Oct 2026, 13:00

Enquiry period

Ends
16 Sept 2026, 23:59

Amendments

Entry 1
Description
Tender submission deadline amended to 26 October 2026 to enable bidders to consider late clarifications. Tender enquiry deadline also updated to 16 October 2026 accordingly.
Id
092901-2026

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
1,590,000
Amount
1,325,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
TOTAL TENDER SUM

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Description
Provide details of similar external works projects or programmes you have undertaken within the Social Housing sector and describe how you successfully completed the programme within required timeframe. Your answer must include details of procedures implemented by your organisation to ensure and maintain; • customer satisfaction; • quality of work, resolving quality issues and identifying efficiencies or improvements in working practices/materials. • health and safety compliance; Please also describe any value‑added initiatives, innovations, or enhanced service offerings your organisation can provide to improve programme delivery, reduce whole‑life costs, or enhance resident experience. Include specific examples from previous contracts, measurable outcomes achieved, and how these approaches could be applied to FHDC's programme

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
MOBILISATION AND RESOURCES
Description
Explain your approach to delivering the contract. Your response should include: Mobilisation: • Procedures that would be put in place to ensure that the programme will be able to commence on contract start date; • Proposed programme of works, which would ensure that works are delivered on time and on schedule; • An outline of anticipated risks of delay to the programme and how the risks would be mitigated. Materials: • How your company will resource and maintain the necessary materials/equipment for the project; • How will your company manage the increasing cost of materials when the SORs are fixed costs. • Details of your supply chain specific to this contract for the procurement of Materials.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
quality
Name
COMMUNICATION
Description
Please outline how you will ensure your company's communication processes are effective and maintained during the duration of the contract. Your answer should include: • your procedure for communicating with residents throughout the process of carrying out works to the external fabric of the building; • Communication methods to private neighbouring residents, especially where works may impact private homes (e.g. scaffolding, noise, dust, access; • How would you effectively communicate with vulnerable residents, from start to completion of works; • an example of where communication with a resident resolved an issue (such as no access) or a complaint; and • an outline of your complaints procedures.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Type
quality
Name
COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS
Description
Demonstrate how you ensure changes in regulations and regulatory updates are implemented throughout your organisation, your response should focus on Health & Safety. Your answer should include • an example where you implemented changes in your working practices to reflect revised or new regulations; and • an outline of your company Health and Safety policy.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 6
Type
quality
Name
CARBON REDUCTION
Description
FHDC has made a climate pledge and aims to become carbon neutral by 2030. Details on the action the council is taking can be found at www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/climatechange/climate-change-council. Explain how you will mitigate or eliminate the carbon impact of activities carried out under this contract. This can include action your organisation is already taking or plans to implement during the initial period of the contract. Your answer should include how you will monitor these commitments in a measurable way. If your organisation is appointed, you will be required to report on the delivery of these commitments and they will be included in performance reviews.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 7
Type
quality
Name
SOCIAL VALUE
Description
FHDC's Corporate Plan sets out the council's guiding principles and service ambitions. The Corporate Plan can be viewed at www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/policies-plans-documents/corporate-plan. Explain how you will support and further FHDC's ambitions and to the benefit of our tenants and leaseholders through the delivery of the contract. For example, your offer might include: • staffing resource commitment (e.g. annual staff volunteering); • equipment/materials commitment (e.g. painting benches, fencing, etc or commitment to support local community group's needs); and/or • Training and Apprenticeship opportunities. This can include action your organisation is already taking or plans to implement during the initial period of the contract. Your answer should include how you will monitor these commitments in a measurable way. If your organisation is appointed, you will be required to report on the delivery of these commitments and they will be included in performance reviews.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Mar 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2030, 23:59

Renewal

Description
a period or periods of up to 12 months dependent on the performance of the contract

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
45262000
Description
Special trade construction works other than roof works
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
45443000
Description
Facade work
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
45454000
Description
Restructuring work

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ44
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
L-1
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
Tender documents available from the Kent Business Portal (a Delta portal)
Entry 2
Id
092901-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
1 Oct 2026, 14:35
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe
Id
GB-PPON-PHJN-7589-LMHY

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PHJN-7589-LMHY

Address

Street Address
Civic Centre, Castle Hill Avenue
Locality
Folkestone
Postal Code
CT20 2QY
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKJ44

Contact

Name
Stephanie Gibbs
Telephone
+441303853665

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

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

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Folkestone · UKJ44 · CT20 2QY · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKJ44 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 085198-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 092901-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·