Sandwell MBC Void Energy Administration Services Tender
Summary
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has published a tender notice (Reference SMBC270426) for void energy administration services covering all void tenancies and property re-lets. The council seeks a single supplier to manage its domestic void housing portfolio for an estimated contract term of 30 June 2026 to 30 June 2028 (2 years, 1 day). The procurement, classified under CPV code 71314000 (Energy and related services), is being conducted via Sandwell's e-portal (in-tend) under an open competition procedure below the relevant threshold. The award criteria are weighted 30% Price and 70% Quality, with a submission deadline of 18 May 2026 at 5:00pm. The notice particularly encourages participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE).
“Sandwell Council requires a single supplier to provide a void energy administration service covering all void tenancies and property re-lets (change of tenancy).”
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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has published a below-threshold open tender for void energy administration services. The notice outlines the council's requirement for a single supplier to manage its domestic void housing portfolio, with contract dates estimated from 30 June 2026 through 30 June 2028. Suppliers interested in this procurement must register on Sandwell's in-tend e-portal and submit their tenders by 18 May 2026 at 5:00pm.
Potential bidders, particularly SMEs and VCSEs operating in energy services or housing management support, should note the weighting heavily favours quality (70%) over price (30%). This suggests the council is seeking suppliers with demonstrable expertise and service quality track records. Bidders should ensure their submissions emphasise technical capability, service delivery methodology, and relevant experience in managing void properties or similar housing portfolio services.
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Tender
Quotation for Void Energy Administration Services (Change of Tenancy)
- Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council UK4: Tender notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types
Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-037326
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0689f2
Published 23 April 2026, 4:08pm
Last edited 23 April 2026, 9:47pm
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Reference
SMBC270426
Description
Sandwell Council requires a single supplier to provide a void energy administration service covering all void tenancies and property re-lets (change of tenancy). It is the Council's intention to appoint one supplier to manage the entire domestic void housing portfolio owned by Sandwell Council for the contract term. The number of void properties included in the scheme is expected to fluctuate during the contract term, depending on levels of property lettings, housing demand, and changes to the overall housing stock.
Total value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 June 2026 to 30 June 2028
- 2 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
Energy and related services
Contract locations
- UKG37 - Sandwell
Conditions of participation
This is being conducted through sandwell's e-portal (in-tend ) Please follow link below to register on in-tend portal
http://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/Home
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Enquiry deadline
8 May 2026, 4:00pm
Tender submission deadline
18 May 2026, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
http://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/Home
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
30% Price 70% Quality
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Associated tender documents
http://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/Home
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJHD-8764-YRJJ Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street
Oldbury
B69 3DE
United Kingdom
Email: Procurement_SMBC@sandwell.gov.uk
Region: UKG37 - Sandwell
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
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