The council has decided to break the work down into small and major works lots over the four-year term framework.

Up to £20m a year in Decent Home improvement work could be placed with one contractor on the major works framework, with around £2m a year being channeled through the minor works panel.

Interested contractors have until 19 April to to prequalify through the London tenders portal, reference: GO-2012319-PRO-3794173.