Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is leading the procurement process to select a single contractor to carry out planned maintenance and repairs on homes, schools and other public buildings in the area.

The partnering deal with the councils will run for seven years with an option to extend for a further three to allow the selected partner to deliver significant cost savings.

Several schools and councils are already signed up to the arrangement including: Nuneaton and Bedworth, Warwickshire, Stratford-on-Avon and Coventry City councils; Holyhead School and Sutton Coldfield Girls School.

Firms have until 10 August to request further information from Derek Churchard: tel 0121 7046410 or email procurementteam@solihull.gov.uk