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External Planned Works for Social Housing 2027-29

The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe · Local authority

In brief

The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe is looking for suppliers for construction and building maintenance work (South East).

The estimated value is £1,325,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 3 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 1pm, Monday 5 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
11:59pm, Friday 25 September 2026
Bids by
1pm, Monday 5 October 2026

How bids are scored

TOTAL TENDER SUM 30% · RELEVANT EXPERIENCE 20% · MOBILISATION AND RESOURCES 15% · COMMUNICATION 15% · COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS 5% · CARBON REDUCTION 10% · SOCIAL VALUE 5%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 9 bids per contract for this buyer (from 21 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

What the notice says

Folkestone and Hythe District Council (FHDC) wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for capital works to the external envelope of properties (such as repointing, re-rendering, structural remedies and associated works) and invites organisations to submit a tender to meet FHDC's requirements. The specific requirements for the contract are detailed in the tender documents The contract is anticipated to start 1 April 2027 and continue for a period of 2 years (with the option to extend for a further period (or periods) of up to 12 months). Estimated value for the initial contract term is £875,000 excl. VAT. Total estimated value including extension period is £1,325,000 excl. VAT.

Should I bid?

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
  4. Send clarification questions before 11:59pm, Friday 25 September 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before 1pm, Monday 5 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 085198-2026

About the buyer

The District Council of Folkestone and HytheLast 12 months

Procurements

47

Awards

31

Suppliers it has used most for construction

All tenders and awards from The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe

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From notice 085198-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 9 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.