Scope
Description
Citizen intends to engage with the market as an information gathering exercise for LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations) inspection services. The purpose of this engagement is to understand market capacity for providing these services and if its possible to obtain this without purchasing additional insurance but whilst always ensuring compliance with statutory lifting equipment inspections across our sites.
The scope of the requirement includes:
• Periodic LOLER inspections of Citizen's lifting equipment.
• Provision of inspection reports and compliance certificates.
• Optional remedial actions or advisory services following inspections.
• If these services are available without the need to purchase additional insurance.
This notice is not to act as a call to tender, and the sole purpose is for information gathering to help shape any potential future procurement.
This engagement will help shape the specification, commercial approach, and contract structure prior to the formal procurement process.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
- Possible extension to 31 March 2028
- 2 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50750000 - Lift-maintenance services
Contract locations
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
Engagement
Engagement deadline
21 November 2025
Engagement process description
Parties who cover the previously mentioned points are invited to email the Procurement@citizenhousing.org.uk inbox.
This would assist Citizen shaping and preparing for a potential future procurement.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contracting authority
Citizen Housing Group Ltd
- Charity Commission (England and Wales): 8181
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWJN-9145-YTML
4040 Lakeside
Birmingham
B377YN
United Kingdom
Region: UKG32 - Solihull
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government