MGN288 - Review of Supply Chain & Stores
The contract covers an independent consultancy review of Magna Housing’s supply chain, stores and warehouse operations, with primary emphasis on procuring, storing and distributing materials for Response Repairs. Magna Housing is a social housing organisation, and the review must assess demand planning, procurement arrangements, product flows, inventory accuracy, stock levels, material availability, data and reporting, forecasting, and collaboration across teams using stores and materials. The supplier is expected to produce a fact-based assessment of the current operation and practical recommendations to improve efficiency, reduce waste, optimise stock holding, strengthen service delivery, improve decision-making and provide value for money across relevant services. The estimated contract value, duration and delivery locations are not specified. The most critical qualification is demonstrated consultancy experience reviewing Response Repairs, Asset Management or Housing Maintenance services in a social housing environment, including expertise in repairs supply chains, stores operations, inventory management, materials planning and demand forecasting.
Buyer: Magna Housing. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 1 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £40k
- Bids close: 30 Oct 2026
- Location: Dorset and Somerset, Dorset
- Procedure: Below threshold - open competition
- Contract period: 23 Nov 2026 to 15 Jan 2027
- Category: Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security (79000000)
From the official notice
Magna is seeking an experienced consultancy partner to undertake an independent review of the supply chain, stores and warehouse operations that support the organisation. Whilst the primary focus will be on the procurement, storage and distribution of materials supporting Response Repairs, the review should also consider opportunities to improve stock management, demand planning and inventory processes across all services that utilise stores and materials. The review is intended to provide a comprehensive understanding of current demand, product flows, stock management practices, procurement arrangements and warehouse operations. It should assess how effectively materials are planned, purchased, stored, managed and distributed, while testing a number of existing hypotheses relating to inventory accuracy, purchasing practices, stock holding levels, material availability and operational efficiency. The review should also examine the quality and use of data, reporting and forecasting capabilities, together with the communication and collaboration between teams involved in planning, ordering, managing and consuming stock. The objective is to identify opportunities to improve visibility, decision-making, demand forecasting, process efficiency, working capital utilisation and organisational alignment. The outcome should be a fact-based assessment of the current operation, together with practical recommendations to improve efficiency, reduce waste, optimise stock holding, enhance se...
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 30 Oct 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £40k.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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