How to win: Lift servicing and maintenance

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Homes in Somerset has over 4000 properties which they maintain and manage on behalf of Somerset Council. They currently have 12 passenger lifts which require ongoing maintenance and servicing to ensure they remain safe and operational for our tenants. We are seeking a contractor to undertake regular maintenance, servicing and emergency call outs as per the specification. From 1st September the number of homes will increase to over 10,000 and the number of lifts requiring maintenance, servicing and repairs and emergency call outs will increase to 15 passenger lifts.

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — HOMES IN SOMERSET LIMITED scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £1,500,000, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins services work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 20 July 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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