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
Information and guidance for suppliers
Public procurement is changing. On 24 February 2025, the rules that shape how public bodies buy goods and services will change. The Procurement Act 2023 will introduce measures to improve and streamline the way procurement is done and benefit prospective suppliers of all sizes, particularly small businesses, start-ups and social enterprises.
If your business supplies goods, works or services to organisations in the public or utility sectors – or hopes to do so in the future – you need to know about the changes. This includes supplying to government Departments, the NHS, local authorities, universities, schools, social housing organisations, police and fire brigades and utility companies.
Key benefits for suppliers include more standardisation and streamlining of procurement processes - but there are also additional benefits in the Act such as requiring better oversight of procurement decisions and strengthening payment terms.
Information and guidance for suppliers - GOV.UK
