Construction work

Tender description

The Council wishes to undertake initial market testing to define it's procurement requirements and to appraise itself of current best practice in the market. Blackpool Council and its partners (Blackpool Coastal Housing and Blackpool Housing Company Ltd) are seeking to create a Joint Venture with a suitably established industry partner, from either the private or public sector to develop an integrated Property Service and invite suitably competent and already established partners into a dialogue at this early stage of conception. Capability to deliver a complete range of trades and functions across the following broad areas is essential: (not exhaustive) — Minor refurbishment projects (up-to 250 000 GBP); — Major refurbishment projects (above 250 000 GBP); — Void property refurbishments (up-to 5 000 GBP); — New build capability; — Facilities Management; — Day to day repair; — Emergency repair provision; — Cyclical and planned maintenance; — Compliance regimes/services. More information is available on The Chest (https://procontract.due-north.com/). Expressions of Interest will only be accepted via The Chest. The deadline for Expressions of Interest is 12:00 noon Friday, 24.6.2016. Please note participation (or non-participation) in dialogue will confer no advantage or disadvantage should formal procurement processes commence.