Planning

University of Essex - Student Private Accommodation

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

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Planning

06 Aug 2019 at 11:07

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Essex is currently in the planning stage of a tender for "Student Private Accommodation." Located in Colchester, England, this procurement aims to secure between 50 to 300 rooms annually in close proximity to the university campus, ensuring a high-quality experience for students. Key dates include the engagement end date on 20th August 2019, which invites potential suppliers to engage with the project. The contract falls under the "Letting services of short-stay furnished accommodation" category, highlighting its focus on providing suitable living arrangements for students.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in student accommodation services, especially those that can offer culturally diverse, high-quality housing. Companies capable of meeting the ANUK Code of Practice standards and providing strong service levels are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the increasing need for student accommodation driven by university expansion and student intake, participating businesses could significantly benefit from this growing market.

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Notice Title

University of Essex - Student Private Accommodation

Notice Description

The University has a requirement for the supply of a large scale Student Accommodation to the University of Essex in Colchester. The quantity of rooms is anticipated between 50-300 per annum initially in a location close to the University Campus, preferably within 2 miles distance from the University to enable the full campus experience and in doing so, satisfying the following qualifying criteria needed:- * Reasonable access to the University Campus for students for a. Lectures b. Health and Well being c. Events & Entertainment d. Library services for evening study e. Other associated University Services * Consideration of whether the provider is able to provide single gender and culturally diverse residences * Networking with other students in the Accommodation for studies and provision of indoor communal space to provide students with an area to socialise and study. * Service provision for student well being facilities The amount of rooms we will require may be affected by (list is a guide and not exhaustive) :- * The intake of students for the year requiring University provided Accommodation * University's own plans for additional accommodation being finalised and built * The expansion of the University as a whole creating the additional need * Price and availability of the providers rooms Each room must be of the best possible quality and comparable with a range of UoE accommodation ie. en suite/shared facilities. Service levels must at least meet the standards set out in the ANUK Code of Practice in order to maintain the Universities status as a leading provider of University Accommodation in the UK.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4067e3b3-b2db-43ed-b202-ce0b257d3a82
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66ddddf1-91d6-4d03-a525-79932fcc4cea
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

55250000 - Letting services of short-stay furnished accommodation

98340000 - Accommodation and office services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Aug 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procure@essex.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 3SQ
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Wivenhoe
Westminster Constituency
Harwich and North Essex

Further Information

Notice Documents

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