Hyde Housing Association Limited (Hyde) wishes to procure Responsive Repairs and Voids Contracts for the provision of a range of responsive repairs and voids works and services to Hyde's housing stock. The works and services to be provided under the Contracts include (but are not limited to):

— responsive repairs and renewals to tenanted properties, internal and external communal areas (all trades). These works may also be to managed leasehold properties, supported housing, market rent, and student accommodation which Hyde may operate,

— void repairs, renewals, clearance and cleaning (minor and major work). These works may also be to managed leasehold properties, supported housing, market rent, student accommodation which Hyde may operate,

— production of energy performance certificates,

— out of hours service to make safe works classed as emergencies,

— aids and adaptations (minor non mechanical aids installation, repairs and replacements),

— handyman service,

— security screens at empty properties,

— garage repairs,

— competent personnel to assess potential asbestos containing material. Removal of licensed asbestos but not testing.

There will be three Contracts, one for each Lot. Each Lot will cover a different geographic region. These Lots and their estimated values are set out in Annex B of this Notice, and are further detailed in the PQQ for this procurement.

It is envisaged that the Contracts with the successful contractor(s) will each last for an initial period of 10 years with an option to extend, at Hyde's sole discretion, for a further period of 5 years, giving a total potential term of 15 years.

Bidders are advised that the terms of the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 may apply to the existing workforce employed by the incumbent contractors in relation to the works and services to be performed by the successful bidders under the Contracts. Further information on TUPE will be provided at the tender stage of the procurement process.