Expression of Interest - Repair and Leasing Scheme

To accelerate provision of social homes, the Housing Agency in conjunction with the Department of

Expression of Interest - Repair and Leasing Scheme

Housing and Sustainable Communities Agency

## Summary The Housing and Sustainable Communities Agency is seeking expressions of interest for the Repair and Leasing Scheme (RLS), a service contract to deliver social housing in Ireland. The scheme aims to accelerate provision of social homes, provide additional supply targeted at areas of greatest need, address vacancy, and revitalise towns and villages.

## Scope & Deliverables * Delivery of social homes between 2025-2027 * Minimum of 5 units per local authority area for vacant residential properties (LOT0001) * Conversions of vacant non-residential properties to provide a minimum of 5 units (LOT0002)

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: + Experience in delivering social housing projects + Ability to meet the policy objectives of the RLS Scheme * Certifications/Experience: + Not specified

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: 0 Euro (excluding VAT) * Submission deadline: Fri Dec 31 17:00:00 GMT 2027 * Contract duration: 25 years * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission required through the eTenders website * Languages: English (officially available) * Key documents to prepare: + Expression of Interest document + Tender submission documentation

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit companies with experience in delivering social housing projects and a strong understanding of the Irish market. * Opportunities include the potential for long-term contracts and partnerships with local authorities or Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs). * Risks include the competitive nature of the bidding process, the complexity of the RLS Scheme's policy objectives, and the requirement to deliver homes within a specific timeframe.

Open procedure. Any interested supplier may submit a tender. There is no shortlisting stage — all compliant bids received by the deadline are evaluated against the published award criteria. It is the most common route for Irish public contracts and is open to SMEs and new entrants.

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