How to win: e-ITT for the for the Establishment of a Multi-Contractor Framework Agreement (2026-30) for Minor Works related to Residential Housing for New Forest District Council (Housing Maintenance)

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e-ITT for the for the Establishment of a Multi-Contractor Framework Agreement (2026-30) for Minor Works related to Residential Housing for New Forest District Council (Housing Maintenance) Closing Date for Submission of Tenders 12.00 NOON, 23 JULY 2026 to be returned electronically via the Council's e-tendering solution "Pro-Contract" hosted on the South East Business Portal (SEBP) New Forest District Council (NFDC) are carrying out this procurement exercise to identify, select and appoint framework status to multiple contractors who satisfy our selection criteria having submitted a compliant bid under this tender exercise. The Authority will establish a multi-contractor Framework which is split into separate work categories or 'Lots'. Each Lot will have a maximum of three (3) contractors awarded. The majority of works awarded under the framework will be to support our Housing Maintenance Operations team in their function of providing reactive repairs to social housing dwellings and other Council buildings, but will also be available for ALL other Council service teams, including Coastal & Public Facilities, Housing Options and Estates & Valuation. The framework agreement will be a

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