Hyde Housing Association Limited (Hyde) wishes to procure a Cyclical Maintenance and Servicing Framework Agreement pursuant to which it is envisaged that contracts will be let to contractors within the Framework for the provision of a range of services to Hyde's housing stock.

The Framework Agreement will be divided into 4 Lots. Further details of these Lots and the services they each cover are set out in Annex B of this Notice.

The services covered by each Lot are to be delivered to Hyde residential properties and communal areas.

The proposed Framework Agreement will be in place for a maximum period of 4 years, however contracts called-off under the Framework Agreement may, where appropriate, continue beyond the 4 year term of the Framework Agreement.

Bidders should note that, under the Framework Agreement, Hyde shall not be under any obligation to call-off contracts with individual contractors.

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 services to be performed by the successful bidders under contracts called off under the Framework Agreement. Further information on TUPE will be provided at the tender stage of the procurement process.