How to win: External Planned Works for Social Housing 2027-29

About this contract

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.

How to win contracts like this

• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £1,325,000, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins works work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar works contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 5 October 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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