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Portsmouth City Council (the Council) intends to appoint two suppliers to deliver repairs and maintenance services for its housing stock through two separate contracts, with one of these suppliers also taking responsibility for Corporate Assets. Contracts will run for an initial five year term, with the option to extend for up to a further five years in agreed intervals. The opportunity is divided into three lots: • Lot 1 - On Island Repairs & Maintenance (£14M-£18M p.a.) • Lot 2 - Off Island Repairs & Maintenance (£14M-£18M p.a.) • Lot 3 - Corporate Assets Repairs & Maintenance (approx. £0.75M p.a.) A single shortlisting exercise applies to all three lots. Only suppliers who pass Stage 1 will be invited to Stage 2. Under Stage 2, suppliers must submit one tender covering both Lots 1 and 2, state their preferred lot, and submit a separate submission for Lot 3. The highest ranked supplier will receive their preferred lot, and the second ranked supplier will be awarded the remaining lot. If any supplier declines an award, the Council may set aside that submission and approach the next ranked supplier. Only suppliers submitting fully compliant bids for both Lots 1 and 2 will be eligible for Lot 3, and only the two appointed suppliers for Lots 1 and 2 will be considered. Suppliers cannot tender directly for Lot 3. The Council manages approximately 17,500 homes, including around 15,500 socially rented and 2,000 leasehold properties. Most dwellings are 1950s-1960s purpose built blocks. Historically, stock has been divided into on island (PO1-PO5) and off island (PO6-PO9), with recent acquisitions adding around 800 homes in Gosport, Fareham and Winchester. Corporate Assets are currently managed by the on island contractor and cover around 550 buildings, mainly in PO1-PO5. Around 16,000 repairs per year are completed on island and 15,000 off island, volumes expected to remain stable. Up to 1,000 new dwellings may be added over the next 5-10 years. New workstreams are likely as decarbonisation measures and renewables roll out across the stock. The Council anticipates future challenges over the next decade, including changes from the Building Safety Act and Fire Safety Act, greater compliance scrutiny, increased requirements around information accuracy, and more focus on issues such as damp and mould under Social Housing Regulator oversight. Suppliers must work collaboratively with the Council to meet these demands. The existing two housing R&M contracts (NEC4 Option E) have operated for 10 years plus a 12 month extension and will expire on 31 March 2027, with a combined total value of approximately £400m. Services provided include responsive repairs, void works, disabled adaptations, decorations, compliance testing, solar panel repairs, fire safety checks, and various appliance servicing. Corporate Assets cover a wide range of buildings including schools, offices, warehouses, depots, care homes, sheltered housing, supported living sites, and maritime facilities (the latter will be procured separately). Approximately 2,000 repairs per year are completed at an annual value of £750k. Core services include general repairs, smoke/heat detector checks, EICRs, emergency lighting, ventilation checks, MVHR repairs, asbestos removal, fire doors, door entry systems, warden call, PV maintenance, void works, and out of hours services. Suppliers must provide a 365 day out of hours service. Ancillary services may include decarbonisation works, air source heat pumps, water hygiene repairs, communal ventilation, on/off island repairs, Corporate Asset works, and gas servicing in emergencies. The Specification sets out functional and performance requirements and may be updated before Stage 2. Repairs to Corporate Assets (Lot 3) will be delivered by either the Lot 1 or Lot 2 supplier to ensure consistency, clear accountability, and value for money. This approach supports operational efficiency and allows flexibility in preparation for potential Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). Should LGR occur, the Council may inherit a significantly larger Corporate Asset portfolio, potentially adding several million pounds per year to R&M demand. In such circumstances, the Council may vary the Lot 3 contract, create a new lot open only to the Lot 1 and Lot 2 suppliers, or run a separate procurement. The Council expects requirements to remain broadly consistent but may adjust scope, boundaries, or statutory obligations to reflect any LGR driven changes. Suppliers will be expected to work collaboratively with the Council and with other term contractors. Previous contracts have used an open book partnership model and Vanguard Systems Thinking, which the Council expects to continue. Further information is available at: https://vanguard-method.net/the-vanguard-method-and-systems-thinking/ The Council is committed to improving social value delivery. Information can be found at: https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/services/council-and-democracy/social-value/ To support organisations that cannot deliver the full contract scope but wish to offer services to main bidders, the Council will maintain a voluntary list of interested subcontractors and supply chain partners. Suppliers wishing to offer their services as sub-contractors should contact the Council via the In Tend correspondence function and provide their company name and reference number, contact details, a brief description of services, relevant experience, and website address. The Council will collate this information and share it with all main bidders on a no liability, no guarantee basis. Inclusion on the list does not constitute endorsement, pre qualification, or recommendation. Main bidders are solely responsible for assessing the suitability, capability, and compliance of any subcontractors they choose to engage. Local Government Review As part of the wider Local Government Review (LGR), the Council has been required to engage with neighbouring authorities to explore future structural reform, shared service opportunities, and alignment of governance arrangements. The UK Government has now confirmed its decision regarding Local Government Reorganisation across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Under the confirmed proposals, Portsmouth City Council will become part of a new, larger unitary authority covering the areas of Gosport, Fareham and Havant, and including Newlands, Horndean, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle. The new unitary authority will formally come into existence on 1 April 2028, at which point Portsmouth City Council, as it currently exists, will be legally dissolved on 31 March 2028. While the new authority's service delivery model has not yet been finalised, the reorganisation will merge all existing local authority service responsibilities within the new boundary. This means that current demand, scope and operational requirements for Repairs & Maintenance (R&M) services may change substantially as part of the transition, depending on the final asset base, stock profile, and governance arrangements determined for the new authority. For Portsmouth's current footprint alone, the estimated 10‑year total contract value remains within the region of £336M to £450M, taking into account inflationary pressures, anticipated stock growth, decarbonisation workstreams, and increased compliance requirements. Following LGR, the total opportunity value is expected to increase materially, due to the combined housing stock, broader corporate estate, additional operational buildings, wider geographical footprint, and increased repairs demand integrated from the merging authorities. The Council will continue to plan responsibly for the transition and reserves the right to modify the contract in line with Schedule 8 of the Procurement Act 2023 should the confirmed LGR arrangements require changes to scope, value or delivery structure. For planning purposes, and in the absence of confirmed stock and asset figures from potential partner authorities, an initial estimate is that the overall maintenance requirement may increase by 50% to 70% relative to Portsmouth alone. On this basis, the inflation adjusted 10 year total opportunity value is estimated at between £504M and £765M. Hampshire County Council (HCC) is currently procuring a single‑supplier £250 million, 10‑year Term Maintenance Contract (2026-2036) covering building fabric and M&E services across approximately 825 sites, including schools. Depending on the outcome, the appointed HCC contractor may continue to manage part or all of these assets following LGR, meaning little or no change in scope may initially arise for the Corporate Assets element of this procurement. However, if the new unitary authority assumes direct responsibility for HCC Corporate Assets within the reorganised boundary, the new Authority anticipates inheriting a substantial proportion of this service portfolio. Based on indicative modelling, the inherited Corporate Assets R&M requirement may be in the region of 20% of the HCC contract value, although the Council reserves the right to exceed this estimate if future Government directions or statutory transfers require it. In the event of reorganisation, contracts will include clauses that allow for the assignment of the contract to successor authorities. Any assignment clause is likely to state any contract may be assigned to any new authority that succeeds the original contracting authority. For further details in respect of LGR see the following link - https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/services/council-and-democracy/devolution-and-plans-for-local-government-reorganisation/ For further details in respect of LGR see the following link - https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/services/council-and-democracy/devolution-and-plans-for-local-government-reorganisation/ For additional information in relation to known risks, see the later section within the notice below in relation to other information.

Portsmouth City Council - the 'Council - will shortly be inviting tenders from suitably qualified and experienced operators for the operation of the Spinnaker Tower - the 'Tower' - on a long term mutually incentivised partnership basis. The Tower The Spinnaker Tower is located on the waterfront within Gunwharf Quays shopping centre and is a prominent landmark offering views of the city, the Solent and the Isle of Wight. It is visible to the nine million passengers who sail and cruise through Portsmouth Harbour each year as well as the eight million visitors to Gunwharf Quays which offers outlet designer shopping. The Tower is Portsmouth's most prominent landmark, 170m in height with 3 upper viewing platforms at 100, 105 and 110 metres providing views of Portsmouth Harbour and the Solent. The tower opened in 2005 attracting 100,000 visitors in the first two months of opening. There is a reception at the base of the building with ancillary interpretation space, entertainment and leisure uses, ticketing, plant, management and staff facilities. There are two cafes - the ground floor Spinnaker Kitchen and Bar and the Cloud Café located on View Deck 2, 105 metres up. There is an additional podium area at ground level which is activated over the festive period for a Christmas market, with potential for it to be used permanently as commercial space. Permitted Uses, Opening Times & Access Under the new contract the primary function of the Tower must remain a public viewing tower, to be open in line with hours set out within the Council's specification. Through the procurement process suggestions for incorporation of historical and maritime components, that may also include literary and cultural references associated with the wider city, will be considered. The Operator must ensure that the Tower is open to the public for a minimum of 8 hours/day April to September and 6 hours/day October to March except Christmas Day. Core opening times are 10.00 - 18.00 during summer months and 6 hours within the core times during the winter months (e.g.10.00 - 16.00). The Operator may open earlier or later to support other activities such as breakfasts or evening events and functions. No curfew has been set. The Council will require use of the Tower for its own direct activities and in support of wider community activities to a total of 47 hours free of charge per year, further details are provided within the specification. Suggestions for complementary ancillary uses will be permitted. Examples include but are not limited to: • Food and beverage options such as a café, fine dining etc. • Entertainment including comedy evenings, cocktail evenings etc. • Virtual reality 'thrill experiences' • Private Functions including weddings, corporate events etc. Proposals for other activities / experiences will be considered. Suggestions for the use of the overall space, including the associated capital investment, will be considered. For example, the opportunity for development of the underused podium deck. Any investment must be solely funded by the operator. Contract Term, Estimated Value & Target Commercials Award of the contract is targeted for 7th August 2026. The successful operator will be required to seamlessly commence operations under a lease with associated concession arrangement from 11th October 2026 following expiry of the lease held with the current incumbent operator on 10th October 2026. The lease and associated concession contract will be let on a 25-year basis. Break clauses subject to 12 months notice will be included for at years 10, 15 and 20 of the lease. The lease will be subject to rental / management fee and revenue share payments from the operator to the Council. The Council is targeting a guaranteed rental payment of £350k total over the initial 3 years of the lease to allow for profiling of rent in view of mobilisation costs, building up sales and the impact in the 1st year of the Council's planned lift refurbishment works. From year 4 onwards the target average per annum payment thereafter has been set at £220k. Rental payments are to be made in advance on a quarterly basis per annum. Lease payments will be subject to 5 yearly rent reviews with increases subject to CPI adjustments. A minimum revenue share % of 3% will apply with operators able to bid back an increased share % up to a maximum of 10%. The revenue share proposed by operators may vary over the term of the agreement but must always be within the 3% - 10% min / max range stated. Revenue share payments are to be made within 30 days at the end of each contract year. In addition to rental and revenue share payments, the Council will also recover reinstatement insurance premium costs from the Operator. The Council is currently seeking specialist insurance advice which will inform the per annum figure to be accounted for within Operator commercial models. The Council is targeting to issue an insurance cost recovery value by week 3 - 4 of the tender period. The Council will reserve the right to alter and refine rent and revenue targets over the course of the procurement process and may issue revisions which alter the values and / or introduce pass/fail value requirements following evaluation of 1st stage tenders and completion of negotiation meetings in the event that the Council opts to undertake a 2nd stage of competitive tendering. The contract will be subject open book reporting. The Operator will be required to report on revenues generated by business activities on a quarterly basis and upon request within 10 working days along with provision of supporting evidence. At the end of each operating year the Operator will be required to produce full audited accounts for operation of the Tower, providing full details of sales, costs, O/H contribution, profits, dividends, etc. Based upon current revenue and subject to indexation the Council estimates that the successful Operator could achieve a 25-year turnover figure of approx. £90M. However, the Council considers that there are significant opportunities to increase revenue though investment, diversification of activities, food & beverage offer, sponsorship, advertising, etc. which could have a major positive impact upon revenue generation, potentially increasing revenue generation to £110M and beyond over the 25 year term. However, it should be noted that all estimates in respect of the value of the business opportunity are purely indicative and provided to comply with the requirements of the Procurement Act 23 in relation to publication of estimated contract values. Maintenance, Servicing & Facilities Management The Council will retain responsibility for the repair and maintenance of the items listed below which are further detailed within the procurement documents: • External Structure Works and inspections including the spire, view decks, tower legs, concrete shafts, ribs, bows, transfer landings and substructure, but excluding the base building and podium level. • Structural Glazing and Curtain Walling System on View Decks The Council is also progressing with lift refurbishment and other structural maintenance works which are currently scheduled to take place during the 1st year of the lease. Operators should be aware that a closure period for the viewing tower will be required to undertake these works. The exact length and scheduling of these works have yet to be confirmed but are likely to be approximately 6 months in duration. The Council will fund and deliver the works and will work with the Operator to agree the timing of any closures where possible. Operators should note that future lift refurbishment / replacement responsibility will fall with the Operator. The Operator will be responsible for all internal repairs and maintenance and to keep the property in good repair and condition including, but not limited to: • Reactive repairs and planned maintenance • Decorations and finishes • Fixtures and fittings • Sanitary facilities • Bar and kitchen areas • Surfaces in plant rooms, internally to the bows and spire The Operator will be responsible for the following external repairs and maintenance and to keep the property in good repair and condition including, but not limited to: • Base building - Floors, Walls and Roof • Podium level • Doors and Windows • External decoration works of the legs, concrete shafts, ribs, bows, transfer landings, base building, podium level, brise soleil etc. • Paving surrounding the tower and at podium level • Balustrades/Handrails round the podium level, podium stairs, terrace level and promenade level The Operator will be required to undertake all Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs including maintenance, servicing and replacement (both minor and major) to those building elements highlighted as tenant responsibility. The Operator is responsible to keep all M&E, both internal and external to the Tower, in good condition and maintenance including, but not limited to: • Servicing • Reactive and Planned Repairs/Maintenance • Surveys • Lifecycle replacement • Lift maintenance / replacement The Operator shall provide the M&E maintenance service through a regular and organised regime and provide the Council with records of the works such as EICRs etc. Beyond the maintenance activities listed above, the Operator will be responsible for all building management activities required to ensure that the Tower is kept safe, clean and secure, including for: • Statutory Compliance Testing • Heating & Lighting • Cleaning • Security • Utilities and Environmental Management • Fire Detection & Emergency Lighting • Accessibility, Health & Safety and Safeguarding

Portsmouth City Council ('the Council') is inviting requests from suitably qualified suppliers to be admitted to a pseudo-dynamic purchasing system (DPS) arrangement to provide temporary accommodation services, ordinarily in Portsmouth but also in the surrounding area. Temporary Accommodation supports those at-risk of homelessness by providing short-term accommodation while a longer-term placement is found. COMMENCEMENT & DURATION Any placements made under this DPS will be made from the 10th March 2025 onwards. The maximum duration of the DPS is approx. 4 years. The DPS arrangements will expire on 23rd February 2029 12:00 and no new placements will be made via the DPS beyond this date, although placements made before this deadline may continue. VALUE The Council cannot guarantee or commit to spend year on year and is actively progressing initiatives to reduce spend, including sourcing properties for direct use. In 2023 the total amount spent on Temporary Accommodation providers was in excess of £5,000,000. Over the next 4 years, anticipated spend via this DPS may be in the region of £20,000,000. APPLICATION PROCESS The Council cannot commit to making temporary accommodation placements solely via the DPS arrangements, however it is the Council's intent to use the DPS as its primary sourcing route in the future. Suppliers currently providing temporary accommodation services to the Council are therefore strongly encouraged to apply to join the DPS. Suppliers may submit applications for admission to the DPS from 21st February 2025. Applications for admission to the DPS will close on 22nd December 2028. Suppliers should note the following documentation must be returned via the council's e-sourcing solution In-tend in order to be admitted to the DPS, subject to meeting all stated minimum requirements: - A fully completed Supplier Requirements Questionnaire (SRQ) document - Self certification that evidence of held insurances and other documentation / policies can be provided, as requested in the SRQ document Self-certifications required as part of completing the SRQ will be followed up on in order to ensure compliance by Council officers within 30 days of admission to the DPS. Applications will be checked on a fortnightly basis, with onboarding aimed to be completed for applicants who meet all stated minimum requirements within 30 days of receipts of the application. The Council reserves the right to check applications and onboard suppliers on shorter timescales where resource allows and / or requirements demand this. ADMINISTRATION The Council will administrate the DPS using its e-sourcing system In-tend. The In-tend system can be accessed free of charge via the following web link: https://intendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/home