Planning

PRF 1594 : Soft Market Test For Potential Delivery Partner with Peterborough City Council to deliver the Selective Licensing Scheme

PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

25 Jan 2023 at 12:57

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Peterborough City Council is conducting a planning stage procurement for a Soft Market Test to find a potential Delivery Partner for the Selective Licensing Scheme. The engagement end date is set for February 10, 2023. The opportunity is in the Housing services industry category and is located in Peterborough, United Kingdom.

This tender by Peterborough City Council presents an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs who have experience in delivering similar schemes for Local Authorities. The selected Delivery Partner is expected to have a 5-year proven track record in similar services, demonstrate understanding of the private rented sector, and commit to local employment. Businesses with expertise in compliance management, landlord support services, and data protection policies will find this tender well-suited for their growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PRF 1594 : Soft Market Test For Potential Delivery Partner with Peterborough City Council to deliver the Selective Licensing Scheme

Notice Description

Peterborough City Council are exploring the market for suitable potential Delivery Partners to deliver the Selective Licensing Scheme in designated areas. The Delivery Partner will need to apply to the Council's Private Rented Sector Licensing and Enforcement Team in order to deliver the Scheme and at a start date to be confirmed. The application will need to satisfy the following minimum criteria: * Proposals for approval of a full Delivery Partner service that supports the Local Authority's private landlord licence scheme at each stage exclusive to licence applications, 2 scheme property inspections in the designation period, compliance management, breach management and general support for landlords and tenants. * Operational online for the full 5-year period of the designation with an appropriate support mechanism for scheme members, inspectors and the Local Authority enforcement team. * Suitability in terms of understanding the private rented sector and pressures on landlords and tenants. * Minimum 5-year proven track record in the delivery of similar schemes with other Local Authorities proving how this approach filters out the worst performing landlords in terms of general engagement, facilitating inspections and completing timely remedial works. * Provide details of any privately rented property interests (ownership and management) within the designated area of all persons proposed to be working on the scheme, including that of immediate family members. Clearly Identifying any business or personal conflict of interests. * Confirm a locally based area manager for the period of the designation and with direct links to the enforcement team. * Access HHSRS qualified staff with private landlord knowledge, preferably enforcement. * Written Confirmation that the company is registered with the ICO and has a clear and transparent Data Protection policy. * Demonstrate resource levels to support the scheme. * Commitment to employ locally (subject to suitably qualified/experienced people being available). * Provision of a landlord support service including online landlord and tenant training. * Any delivery partner should provide appropriate insurance cover including Public Indemnity, employer and employee liability at levels agreed with the Local Authority. * Completion of Declaration of Interest form (required Council template document will be provided).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-49f3c227-e252-42e9-acf3-662f9f002b4a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/831391f6-1017-44a6-9148-ff04c4cda895
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

CPV Codes

70333000 - Housing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Feb 2023Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Helga Kendall
Contact Email
helga.kendall@peterborough.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1733384593

Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE2 8TY
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Fletton and Stanground
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

Further Information

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