Void Property Refurbishment and Tenancy Repair Services

A local council is seeking four contractors to refurbish vacant residential properties and prepare them for new tenants. The council manages approximately 900 properties annually across the borough, where high demand for social housing makes timely void preparation critical. This service covers four categories of work: Basic Voids (simple painting and repairs, 10-day turnaround), Standard Voids (clearing, testing, heating renewal, and repairs), Standard Plus Voids (standard work plus kitchen/bathroom replacements and asbestos removal), and Major Works Voids (full refurbishment including structural repairs for properties with complex histories or significant damage). The scope also includes refurbishment of temporary accommodation properties, Buy-Backs (Right to Buy repurchases), and specialist housing for Afghan refugees and rough sleepers, with provision of white goods and furnishings where required. The estimated total contract value over four years is in excess of £30 million. The council actively encourages bids from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and local suppliers to create a diverse and competitive marketplace.