Tender

QU080 - Feasibility study and options appraisal on bringing social investment to Birmingham's Private Rented Sector (PRS) in order to increase the supply of available low-cost* rental homes

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

25 Jul 2017 at 11:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is seeking proposals for a feasibility study and options appraisal focused on enhancing social investment in Birmingham's Private Rented Sector (PRS) to increase low-cost rental homes. This initiative is currently in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 3:00 PM on 14th August 2017. The contract is primarily categorised under services, specifically related to feasibility studies, and the anticipated contract period will commence on 18th September 2017 and conclude by 18th December 2017. The maximum budget for this project is £30,000, precisely aimed at addressing housing needs within the Broad Market Area's Local Housing Allowance limits.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialised in research and housing services, particularly those with expertise in social investment strategies. By engaging with Birmingham City Council, businesses can contribute to innovative solutions for increasing access to affordable housing, tapping into a project that aligns with social responsibility. Companies capable of providing comprehensive analysis and advisory services in the housing sector would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, especially those experienced in evaluating potential delivery vehicles for public benefit projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QU080 - Feasibility study and options appraisal on bringing social investment to Birmingham's Private Rented Sector (PRS) in order to increase the supply of available low-cost* rental homes

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council requires a supplier for the provision of a feasibility study and options appraisal on bringing social investment to Birmingham's Private Rented Sector (PRS) in order to increase the supply of available low-cost rental homes. For the purposes of this feasibility the Council defines low-cost as dwellings with rental levels within the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) limits for the Broad Market Area. The intention is to evaluate the potential viability of various delivery vehicles. Background information Not-withstanding the challenges the Council is seeking to increase access to low-cost private sector homes. The Council is seeking to do this through the creation of a social investment, or similar - organisation that will develop new ways of bringing a previously unused supply of private sector homes to the rental market Birmingham City Council seek to develop a portfolio of leased private sector properties which will be subsequently rented to those in housing need at rent levels no higher than the Local Housing Allowance Limits. A feasibility study and options appraisal will test the viability and assess future options. The maximum budget available for this commission is PS30,000. Quote Invitation If you are interested in providing a quote for this contract, please register interest via the In-tend e-portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/Home Registration and access to the In-tend electronic tendering tool is free and all correspondence for this consultation must be made via this on-line process. Interested parties must download the quotation documentation from In-tend and submit completed quotation. Any problems in accessing or using the In-tend e-portal should be reported to the Corporate Procurement Team via email at cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call 0121 464 8000. The deadline for submitting completed quotation is 1500hrs on Monday 14th August 2017. Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5954c189-5690-46d1-8f94-4aaebb64ee2d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f565fb7e-912e-44e9-b2eb-34f72a71881e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

70333000 - Housing services

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

72300000 - Data services

73110000 - Research services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73420000 - Pre-feasibility study and technological demonstration

79314000 - Feasibility study

79315000 - Social research 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 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Sep 2017 - 18 Dec 2017 1-6 months
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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B4 7WB
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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