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QU469 - Review of Housing Options and Private Rented Services - AWARD

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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06 Jul 2021 at 12:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham City Council has completed a procurement process for the contract titled "QU469 - Review of Housing Options and Private Rented Services - AWARD." This service falls under the housing domain and is situated in the West Midlands, UK. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, and the contract duration spans from 1st July 2021 to 1st May 2022. A total value of £90,000 has been allocated to this contract, with a deadline for quotations set for noon on 5th March 2021. The process involved a comprehensive evaluation focusing on improving housing services and accommodating an increase in demand in the private rented sector.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the consulting sector, particularly those specialised in housing services, analysis, and evaluation consultancy. Firms able to provide expert insights into housing options and strategies for managing temporary accommodation needs would be well-suited to engage in such tenders. The emphasis on detailed evaluations and recommendation reports suggests that businesses with strong analytical capabilities and a track record of improving housing service delivery will find themselves particularly competitive for future contracts within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QU469 - Review of Housing Options and Private Rented Services - AWARD

Notice Description

The Council requires a consultant to undertake a comprehensive evaluation and review of its Housing Options and Private Rented Services with a focus on the private rented sector, assessment of housing, assessment of housing need, allocation of social housing and homelessness in particular temporary accommodation. A review is sought to provide an expert evaluation of the current service delivery and options for improvement to meet the requirements of a vast increase in the size of the sector. The evaluation will include the consideration of a selective licensing scheme, development of a service strategy and review of service delivery to meet the needs of the expanded market. In addition, an evaluation for utilising capacity in the private rented sector to provide settled accommodation to households in housing need. E.g. leasing arrangements and incentives for private sector landlords. The study will cover the following 3 stages: * Stage 1 - Inspection of the service including review of current practice, resources, establishes an evidence base, review of relevant policies and procedures, seek stakeholder views etc. This stage is to result in a comprehensive picture of where the service is currently at. * Stage 2 - Evaluation and assessment. To be conducted and presented to the Council taking account of the key stages of the customer journey and relevant statutory processes; options available for improving standards in the private rented sector * Stage 3 - Final report and Recommendations for implementation to explore how the potential interventions and system changes could be implemented This contract will be for a period of 12 months commencing March 2021 until 07 March 2022. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed quotation submission should be returned by noon on 5th March 2021 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3decbec0-b94c-4721-8d5b-d7395ca90eaf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59aac899-9c61-4857-a436-2a066f65006d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

70333000 - Housing services

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

71620000 - Analysis services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2021 - 1 May 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Manjit Samrai
Contact Email
manjit.samrai@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 303 0349

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B4 7DJ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEIL MORLAND HOUSING CONSULTANT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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