Tender

Provision of an online Student Accommodation Search Service

UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND

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Tender

15 Jun 2021 at 14:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sunderland is currently seeking an online Student Accommodation Search Service, which aims to assist both new and continuing students at its Sunderland and London campuses in locating, booking, and paying for private accommodation. This tender is classified under real estate agency services and is part of an open procurement process, with submissions due by 2 July 2021. The contract is set to commence on 2 August 2021 and will run until 1 August 2024. The service will be provided at no cost to the University and will not impose booking charges on students.

This opportunity presents a chance for businesses, particularly those specialising in web search engine development, residential property services, and institutional management, to engage with a reputed educational institution. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises are encouraged to participate, as the tender is likely to favour nimble service providers capable of delivering innovative solutions for the student accommodation sector. With a growing demand for private rental accommodation among students, firms positioned in this space can leverage this contract to enhance their market presence and capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of an online Student Accommodation Search Service

Notice Description

The University is looking to partner with a dedicated student accommodation search engine supplier to help new and continuing students based at our Sunderland and London campuses seamlessly find, view, book and pay for accommodation in the private sector. The search engine will advertise purpose built student accommodation properties in both Sunderland and London, and will be accessed via an integrated link from the University's website. The search engine will have a global presence to allow international students to book accommodation before arriving in the UK. The University will hold no responsibility / liability for the private accommodation providers advertised via the search engine and will seek assurances from the supplier that all the relevant H&S compliance requirements for each accommodation advertised on the site are in place. The search engine will be provided at no cost to the University. In addition students will not incur additional booking charges by using the site. Demand for private rented student accommodation in Sunderland was just under 1400 students (27% of students) as at the end of October 2020. Demand for private rented student accommodation in London is estimated at 550 students (13% of students). Additional information: Via University of Sunderland In-Tend portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5df9e67b-8f14-4304-a8b4-a719d7b00123
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

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

70331000 - Residential property services

70331100 - Institution management services

72414000 - Web search engine providers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2021 - 1 Aug 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND
Contact Name
Phil Beardmore
Contact Email
philip.beardmore@sunderland.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0191 515 2146

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3SD
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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