Scope
Reference
EBBC - 038669
Description
Lewes District Council and Eastbourne Borough Council are seeking a partner to deliver a comprehensive responsive repairs and voids service, including out-of-hours emergency repairs, across their combined housing stock of approximately 6,700 homes. The contract will also require the annual delivery of around 40 planned kitchen and bathroom replacements, ensuring our homes remain safe, decent and modern for residents.
This procurement represents a significant opportunity to work collaboratively with two progressive social landlords, delivering a high-quality, customer-focused service that supports our residents and communities.
Lot 1. Lot 1
Description
Lewes DC - Responsive Repairs, Voids, Kitchens and Bathrooms
Lot 2. Lot 2
Description
Eastbourne BC - Responsive Repairs, Voids, Kitchens and Bathrooms
Contract 1. Lewes DC - Responsive Repairs, Voids, Kitchens and Bathrooms
Lots
Lot 1. Lot 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £45,180,000 excluding VAT
- £54,215,999 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
8 December 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
8 December 2025
Standstill period
- End: 29 December 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
31 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 30 September 2030
- Possible extension to 30 September 2035
- 9 years, 6 months
Description of possible extension:
A period or periods up to a total of 5 years
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45400000 - Building completion work
Contract locations
- UKJ22 - East Sussex CC
Contract 2. Eastbourne BC - Responsive Repairs, Voids, Kitchens and Bathrooms
Lots
Lot 2. Lot 2
Supplier
Contract value
- £48,630,000 excluding VAT
- £58,356,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
8 December 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
8 December 2025
Standstill period
- End: 29 December 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
31 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 30 September 2030
- Possible extension to 30 September 2035
- 9 years, 6 months
Description of possible extension:
A period or periods up to a total of 5 years
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45400000 - Building completion work
Contract locations
- UKJ22 - East Sussex CC
Information about tenders
Lot 1. Lot 1
- 6 tenders received
- 6 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 5 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Unsuccessful suppliers
Lot 2. Lot 2
- 6 tenders received
- 6 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 5 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Unsuccessful suppliers
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
AT HOME SERVICES LTD
- Companies House: 10947471
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXRV-4488-HQGV
Innovation Centre
St. Leonards-On-Sea
TN38 9UH
United Kingdom
Website: https://athomeservicesgroup.co.uk/
Region: UKJ22 - East Sussex CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
AXIS EUROPE LIMITED
- Companies House: 01991637
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCNG-4217-XXCQ
Tramway House, 3 Tramway Avenue
London
E15 4PN
United Kingdom
Website: http://www.axiseurope.com
Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
BELL GROUP LTD
- Companies House: SC114142
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWHC-6372-LGDQ
Bell Business Park
Airdrie
ML6 9BG
United Kingdom
Website: http://www.bellgroup.co.uk
Region: UKM84 - North Lanarkshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Booker & Best Ltd
- Companies House: 3932673
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTZY-3188-VZJV
Windmill House, Windmill Road
St Leonards on Sea
TN38 9BY
United Kingdom
Website: http://www.bookerbest.co.uk
Region: UKJ22 - East Sussex CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
KABAKU GENERAL SERVICES LTD
- Companies House: 10544581
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZWH-6399-TQQX
9-11 Oakleigh Road North
London
N20 9HE
United Kingdom
Website: http://www.kabaku-gs.co.uk
Region: UKI71 - Barnet
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
MD Building Services Ltd (t/a MD Group)
- Companies House: 03556815
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGDT-7673-HWDL
The Malt House
Bristol
BS3 2AW
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@mdgroup.co.uk
Website: http://www.mdgroup.co.uk
Region: UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Lewes DC - Responsive Repairs, Voids, Kitchens and Bathrooms
Contract 2. Eastbourne BC - Responsive Repairs, Voids, Kitchens and Bathrooms
MEARS LIMITED
- Companies House: 02519234
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYVN-7644-LZQQ
2nd Floor Unit 5220 Valiant Court
Gloucester
GL3 4FE
United Kingdom
Website: http://www.mearsgroup.co.uk
Region: UKK13 - Gloucestershire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contracting authorities
Lewes District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPZM-9295-YZXX
6 High Street
Lewes
BN7 2AD
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ22 - East Sussex CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Eastbourne Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYYT-2735-CVVJ
Town Hall
Eastbourne
BN21 4UG
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ22 - East Sussex CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government