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Oil Heating Servicing and Maintenance for Social Housing 2027-30

The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe

Open Closes in 31 days

Key facts

Closing date
Thursday 19 November 2026, 13:00 (UK time) Closes in 31 days
Buyer's estimated value
£500,000 (excl. VAT) The buyer's own estimate, not income to you.
Clarification questions deadline
11 November 2026, 23:59
Contract period
31 Mar 2027 to 31 Mar 2030
Procedure
Open procedure
Notice type
Tender notice (UK4)
Suitable for SMEs (per buyer)
Yes

Decision brief

Taken from the buyer's published notice (shown as written, shortened where long). Tenderpatch has not added to or interpreted it. Always read the official documents before bidding.

How bids will be scored
  • Total tender sum 30% : based on estimated volumes
  • Relevant Experience and Contract Delivery 25%
  • Contract Management 20%
  • Contract Performance and KPI Management 20%
  • Social Value 5%
Conditions of participation (what you must show)

technical Tenderers must hold current registration with a Government-approved 'Competent Person Scheme' for oil-fired heating work, such as OFTEC or equivalent body.

Contract length and extensions
31 Mar 2027 to 31 Mar 2030. Extensions: a further period of periods of up to 24 months dependent upon the satisfactory performance of the contract and a review of the council's requirements
How to submit
Through www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk ↗ (the buyer's own portal). Electronic submission: allowed.
Tender documents

Document ↗ (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk)

New to public tenders? Plain-English guide to this page
Framework
An agreement that sets terms for work the buyer may order later, often from several suppliers. The value shown usually covers the whole agreement, not one job.
Open for bids / closing date
You must submit by the closing date and time, normally through the buyer's own online portal. Late bids are normally refused.
Clarification questions
A deadline for asking the buyer questions about the tender. It is earlier than the closing date.
Conditions of participation
What the buyer asks suppliers to show before they can be considered, such as experience, insurance or accreditations.
Bids are scored on
How the buyer will compare bids, usually a split between price and quality. A 60/40 split in favour of quality means the cheapest bid will not necessarily win.
Lots
A tender can be split into parts. You can often bid for only the lots that suit you.
Area (ITL)
The buyer names an official statistical area for where the work is, not a street address. Check the tender documents for the actual sites.
UK4 and other notice codes
Official codes for the type of notice. A "tender notice" means bids are being invited.

General explanations written by Tenderpatch, not part of this notice.

Description

As a social housing provider, FHDC is required to undertake landlord oil boiler servicing and maintenance to ensure that the oil-fired heating and hot water systems provided to its tenants remain safe, compliant and in good working order. FHDC is seeking an independent OFTEC-registered specialist contractor to undertake servicing, maintenance, repairs and associated works to approximately 96 domestic properties with oil-fired heating systems and to work collaboratively with FHDC to deliver this essential service. The contract is expected to include, but not be limited to planned maintenance, responsive repairs, installation and replacement works, and associated works. The contract is anticipated to start 1 April 2027 and continue for a period of 3 years (with the option to extend for a further period (or periods) of up to 24 months). Estimated contract value is based on £100,000 per annum excluding VAT. Estimated value of the initial 3-year term is £300,000 excl. VAT. Estimated value of full 5-year term if extended is £500,000 excl. VAT.

Changes detected

  • 19 Oct 2026: Title updated
  • 19 Oct 2026: Status changed from planned to open