Disrepair and Complex Repairs Pre-Procurement Market Engagement

Description

Southern Housing was formed in December 2022 following the merger of Optivo and Southern Housing Group. Our history stretches back to the early 20th century and 121 years later our social purpose of helping those in housing need remains. Southern Housing now owns over 80,000 homes and serves 167,000 residents across London, the South East, the Midlands and the Isle of Wight. Our merger has enabled us to deepen ties in our key communities. Following completion of the merger we are now in a process of integration where we are looking to consolidate operational and contractual arrangements and geographic coverage and a key priority area for us is the packaging and procurement of Disrepair and Complex Repairs contracts. This notice is not an invitation for formal expressions of interest. Southern Housing are issuing this request for information only. The purpose of this Prior Information Notice and the questionnaire that we are asking you to complete is to gain some early insight and feedback from the market in relation to this exciting opportunity. Lot 1: Southern Housing would like to commence early market engagement to share some headline information about the opportunity and also gather views, knowledge, feedback and insight from the market to help shape the procurement strategy ahead of any formal exercise in relation to the following areas: 1. Packaging of works – work streams and geography 2. Understand market capabilities to understand the innovations, solutions and best practice approaches that are available. 3. Collaboration 4. Incentivisation and Performance Mechanism 5. Pricing Structure 6. Alignment of expectations between Southern Housing and the market. The information gathered will be used: 1. to inform the contract packaging 2. to inform the procurement process and the procurement route 3. to inform and influence the structure and content of the tender documents and 4. to provide feedback in relation to the appetite of the market together with information that will allow the exercise to be shaped to elicit a positive response from providers. We are committed to meaningful engagement and working with the market to shape our approach and ensure the best possible procurement outcomes and delivery for our tenants. It is also hoped that with early visibility and engagement of this opportunity it will encourage existing contractors and new entrants into the Social Housing Sector to participate in this fantastic opportunity. The Scope of Disrepair contracts will include: a) Disrepair Works b) Electrical works and relevant certification if required through the disrepair works The Scope of Complex Repairs contracts will include: a. Adhoc complex projects b. Major/complex voids c. Aids and adaptations d. Decant works e. Insurance claim works f. Party wall matters. Key strategic objectives are: 1. Deliver complex repair work requirements in line with scope and specification 2. Deliver works within the required timelines 3. Complete post inspection of all works 4. Proactive communication – working in partnership with regard to no access and any other relevant matters affecting delivery of the works to programme. Download the Information Memorandum document for further information and to find the link to the questionnaire that we would like you to complete.