Thank you for visiting Orwell's procurement page. In line with our Procurement Strategy, all procurement related information will be contained with this section of our website.
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Tender Opportunities:
We currently have the following tender opportunities available:
Floor Covering Contract
Orwell Housing seeks to appoint a suitable contractor capable of carrying out flooring work to our void properties and planned works (eg whole scheme carpet replacement). Also, to communal areas and occupied properties as required. The term is for a period of 3 years with a potential 1-year extension. The contracted work will include the removal of existing flooring and installation of new floor covering, in line with our specification to various property types within the Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridge and North Essex areas. The estimated value of the contract is in the region of £740,000.00. Contract ref: OHA/30/2024/FL/01.
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The Procurement Act 2023
The Government website has published guidance designed to provide a high-level overview of the changes to the procurement regulations and aimed at those who have regular interactions with procurement.
Knowledge drops can be accessed here:
The Official Transforming Public Procurement Knowledge Drops - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Knowledge Drops are designed to provide an overview of the Procurement Act 2023 for three audiences:
- contracting authorities (with accompanying fact sheets that outline specific differences for Wales, Northern Ireland, utilities, light touch, defence and security, concessions and schools)
- suppliers who deliver contracts to the UK public, utilities and defence sectors
- small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs)
The Procurement Act is only the start of achieving great commercial outcomes for the public sector. The Procurement Act sets the framework, but it is outstanding commercial leadership and capable suppliers which will deliver those outcomes. Contracting authorities need to take the necessary steps to ensure they are prepared and ready to utilise the Procurement Act to its full potential.
Supporting factsheets to accompany the official TPP Knowledge Drops to help build awareness and understanding regarding exemptions and the general regime can be accessed here:
TPP Knowledge Drop supporting factsheets - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
A short guide for suppliers has also been published and can be accessed here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-short-guides
