Scope
Reference
CDC28258
Description
In 2023, Chichester District Council (the Authority) tendered for the provision of a repairs and maintenance service for its short-stay homelessness accommodation portfolio (approximate value £80,000 per annum). The contract was awarded to Mountjoy and commenced on 1 September 2023, with an intended minimum term of three years.
On 1 September 2025, the current supplier served the Authority with the required nine months’ notice to terminate the agreement and intends to end the contract on 31st May 2026.
The Authority sought legal advice and confirmed that a new procurement process will be required to retender this service.
Total value (estimated)
- £487,600 excluding VAT
- £585,120 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2029
- Possible extension to 31 May 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
Engagement
Engagement deadline
2 February 2026
Engagement process description
Amendment to Notice: Repairs, Servicing and Maintenance Services for Short Stay (Homeless) Housing Properties – Notice Number: Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-005468
Please be advised that the document previously titled “Provision of Repairs, Servicing and Maintenance Services – Short Stay (Homeless) Housing on behalf of Chichester District Council - Market Engagement” has been retitled to “Market Engagement Questionnaire.”
All other information contained within the notice remains unchanged.
Chichester District Council (the Authority) will be tendering for the provision of a repairs, servicing and maintenance services contract for its short stay (homeless) housing portfolio. The Authority will be going out to tender using the National Housing Federation (NHF) Documents.
The following documents will be included:
- NHF Specification
- NHF Terms and Conditions
- Market Engagement Questionnaire
The proposed documents will have some Chichester project specific amendments.
The anticipated timeline for the tender process is as follows:
- Publication Date: 16/02/2026
- Closing Date: 16/03/2026
- Award Date: 21/04/2026
- Service Commencement Date: 01/06/2026
Please note: All dates are subject to change.
This market engagement aims to inform the future tender process, and the authority would appreciate your feedback on certain questions prior to tender publication. Please submit responses using the document titled 'Market Engagement Questionnaire’. Responses to this will be used to gauge levels of interest as well as feedback on the proposal and any queries arising. Any submitted feedback will be considered.
We reserve the right to amend or change all and any aspects discussed in this exercise if a decision to move to formal procurement is made. This early engagement exercise does not guarantee the tendering of any contract taking place.
Full details and additional documents are available at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire/aspx/Tenders/Current.
The site can be found by searching for CDC28258 - Repairs, Servicing and Maintenance Services for Short Stay (Homeless) Housing Properties - Market Engagement
If you have any issues with access, format or email addresses, please contact us via In-Tend.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
16 February 2026
Contracting authority
Chichester District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPQN-9484-RJRD
1 East Pallant,
Chichester
PO19 1TY
United Kingdom
Email: strategic.procurement@hants.gov.uk
Website: https://www.chichester.gov.uk
Region: UKJ27 - West Sussex (South West)
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government