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 no ttesting.

There are three Contracts, one for each Lot. Each Lot covers a different geographic region. These Lots and their estimated values are set out in Section V of this Notice.

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.