Westminster City Council has begun a preliminary market consultation on a housing repairs and maintenance programme worth up to £600m over 10 years.
The council is responsible for around 23,000 homes, 60 per cent of which are located in heritage or conservation areas. These generate about 100,000 repair jobs annually, alongside major works and preventative maintenance.
Its current arrangements, delivered through eight large contracts, are due to expire in 2027. The packages cover responsive repairs, voids, aids and adaptations, lifts, mechanical, electrical, heating and major works in both the north and south of the borough.
The council intends to move away from the current structure by adopting a Strategic Alliance Agreement, under which a larger number of strategically aligned outsourced contracts will be awarded.
Early engagement with the market was carried out in November 2024. The current round seeks written responses, 1-2-1 meetings or attendance at a market event scheduled for 5 June 2025 at Westminster City Hall.
The council is inviting views on the proposed operating model, forms of contract, procurement routes and commercial structures. It is also seeking input on SME participation, award criteria, resident satisfaction, and approaches to achieve net zero.
The total value of the proposed contracts is estimated at £600m including VAT. The council expects to launch the formal tender process on 31 October 2025.
The contracts are expected to run from 1 July 2027 to 30 June 2032, with an option to extend to 2037. They will be classified as services and works under the Procurement Act 2023.
Source: Gov.uk Find a Tender