Scope
Description
Citizen wishes to tender for the provision of LOLER Compliant Safety Inspection Services to ensure that we receive an excellent service, which represents value for money. We are seeking to procure the services of suitably experienced service providers with the capability to deliver the required services and who best meet the need of Citizen and its customers. The estimated value of the Project is £60,000 per annum (p.a.), and £120,000 over the duration of the agreement. The contract will be let for a duration of 12 Months with an option to extend by a further 12 Months, subject to satisfactory performance against KPI’s. The appointed service provider will be required to participate actively in the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of the area surrounding the location of contract delivery. In tender evaluations, contract performance conditions may specifically relate to social, economic, and environmental considerations.
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Total value (estimated)
- £120,000 excluding VAT
- £144,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
- Possible extension to 31 March 2028
- 2 years
Description of possible extension:
Initial 12 months with an additional 12 month extension
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment
- 42416100 - Lifts
- 42416120 - Goods lifts
- 42416130 - Mechanical lifts
- 71631100 - Machinery-inspection services
Contract locations
- UKG3 - West Midlands
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
UK suppliers
Submission
Enquiry deadline
20 February 2026, 11:59am
Tender submission deadline
20 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Via the Citizen In-tend portal. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/citizenhousing/aspx/home
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Price per Quality Point (PQP) - The tenderer's submitted cost is divided by the total scored weighted quality points and the lowest PQP is the best score.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Citizen Housing Group Ltd
- Charity Commission (England and Wales): 8181
4040 Lakeside
Birmingham
B377YN
United Kingdom
Region: UKG32 - Solihull
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government