Managing Agent for CDS Co-operatives Frameworks for Works and Services inc Repairs, Consultancy and Major Works DPS
Framework Description
This arrangement covers CDS's search for a managing agent to run its Dynamic Purchasing Systems and frameworks for co-operative and community-led housing (Find a Tender notice 014627-2026). CDS is a charitable community benefit society founded in 1975 to help create housing co-ops. The arrangement covers repairs and maintenance, consultancy and major works, and is listed as running to 29 June 2034.
Context & Use Case
The arrangement supports CDS's aim of promoting co-op and community-led housing. Its services are available to CDS itself and to similar housing organisations, giving smaller co-ops and community-led landlords access to contractors and consultants they could not easily procure alone. Work is delivered through technology-enabled services managed by the appointed managing agent.
Scope of Services
Repairs and maintenance Consultancy services Major works
Lots
See framework link
Who Can Apply
The notice seeks a managing agent to run CDS's systems, so it suits organisations able to manage repairs, consultancy and major works supply chains for housing co-ops. Contractors and consultants wanting the work itself should check the framework page to see how and when supplier applications open.
Buyer Benefits
Co-ops and community-led landlords are often too small to run full procurements themselves. A shared route gives them compliant access to repairs, consultancy and major works suppliers, with the managing agent handling administration. Buyers value contractors who respect tenant involvement, communicate well with volunteer boards and price fairly for smaller jobs.
Next Steps
Read notice 014627-2026 to confirm what CDS is procuring and how suppliers are admitted. Prepare evidence of work with housing associations, co-ops or community landlords, plus health and safety and insurance documents. Then apply through the route the notice sets out, choosing the service categories that fit your business.
How Athena Can Help
Community-led housing is a niche where understanding the client matters as much as price. Athena can support your application to join this CDS arrangement, choosing service categories and preparing the evidence the managing agent will check.
For larger repairs or major works opportunities, our bid managers and writers build responses that show how you work with tenant-led boards, and our housing sector bid support covers pricing and social value on smaller jobs.
