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CPU 7602 Nottingham Rental Standard - student accreditation and related partnership services

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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16 Apr 2026 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Nottingham City Council for the Nottingham Rental Standard, seeking accreditation and partnership services for student properties. This was categorised under real estate agency services and building-inspection services in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement stage was completed with the award given on 31st August 2025. The tender followed an open procedure below the financial threshold with a total contract value of £88,000 spanning from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2029. The buyer was Nottingham City Council, and the contract was awarded to Unipol Student Homes, a large enterprise known for its involvement in voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on property management and building inspection services, specifically those specialising in student accommodation. Given the emphasis on VCSE, companies with a strong social enterprise component may find alignment with the project objectives. Businesses capable of offering robust real estate, accreditation, and inspection services could leverage this opportunity to increase their footprint in the student accommodation sector within the East Midlands. The open procurement method suggests a competitive bidding process where innovative solutions and partnership strategies could differentiate potential suppliers.

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Notice Title

CPU 7602 Nottingham Rental Standard - student accreditation and related partnership services

Notice Description

Accreditation and related services for licensed student properties

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/249c82eb-06d2-430a-95bd-1626fe7192f8
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

70300000 - Real estate agency services on a fee or contract basis

71315400 - Building-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£88,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£88,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIPOL STUDENT HOMES

Further Information

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