R&M Framework For The Maintenance, Repair, Planned And Remedial Works And Services For The Council’s Commercial Buildings And Support For A Variety Of Capital As Required
Framework Description
Ipswich Borough Council's repairs and maintenance (R&M) framework covers maintenance, repair, planned and remedial works and services for the council's commercial buildings, plus support for capital projects as required. It is split into 15 lots so the council can buy trades and services separately. The framework runs to 31 May 2030 with no extension option; the Find a Tender notice reference is 021041-2026.
Context & Use Case
The council uses it to keep its commercial property portfolio safe and in working order: planned and preventative maintenance, reactive and emergency repairs, remedial work on defects, and support for capital improvement schemes. Because the work ranges from small reactive jobs to support on larger capital projects, the 15 lots let the council match each job to the right contractor.
Scope of Services
Planned and preventative maintenance Reactive and emergency repairs Remedial works to building defects Maintenance of building systems and components Support for capital projects 15 lots covering maintenance, repair and capital project support
Lots
Yes: 15 lots covering maintenance and repair of council commercial buildings and capital project support services
Who Can Apply
Building maintenance contractors, specialist trades and facilities firms able to serve the council's buildings and respond quickly to reactive calls. The framework is live and applications are closed, so firms not appointed cannot join now; the next chance is a re-tender, likely approaching 31 May 2030. Appointed suppliers should focus on winning call-offs within their lots.
Buyer Benefits
Fifteen lots let the council match each job to a specialist rather than relying on a single main contractor, and a pre-vetted bench means reactive repairs can be ordered without a fresh procurement each time. For capital projects, the same framework gives quick access to support services without a separate tender.
Next Steps
If you're appointed, confirm your lots, rates and the council's ordering process, and have response times and compliance paperwork ready for the first call-offs. If you're not on the framework, monitor Ipswich Borough Council's notices on Find a Tender from late 2029 for a replacement, and build up a record of commercial building maintenance for public clients in the meantime.
How Athena Can Help
For contractors already appointed, Athena can help you win more of the work released under the 15 lots. Our bid team prepares mini-competition responses with clear win themes, scores your offer against likely competitors and checks your pricing.
If you missed this round, we can map council maintenance frameworks opening over the next year through our framework pipeline planning, and use public sector tender support to get you ready for Ipswich's re-tender before 2030.
