Tender

Specialist Community Led Housing Consultancy - To Bring Forward Affordable Housing

CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCILS

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Tender

21 Jun 2017 at 09:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridgeshire District Councils are currently leading a joint procurement process titled "Specialist Community Led Housing Consultancy - To Bring Forward Affordable Housing." This initiative is aimed at the delivery of affordable housing within the East of England, specifically supporting communities in Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire. The procurement is at the Tender stage, with the tender period closing on 30 June 2017. Interested parties should prepare their submissions before this deadline. The contract is scheduled to commence on 17 August 2017 and will run until 3 July 2018.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for firms specialising in community-led housing solutions, particularly those with experience in working with Community Land Trusts or similar organisations. Businesses that can demonstrate a proven track record in facilitating affordable housing projects and community engagement initiatives will be well-suited to compete. This is particularly advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their footprint in the housing consultancy sector while contributing to local community development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Community Led Housing Consultancy - To Bring Forward Affordable Housing

Notice Description

South Cambridgeshire District Council and Cambridge City Council are working together to explore the potential for Community Led Development to enable the delivery of affordable housing for local people within our districts. South Cambridgeshire District Council is leading on a joint procurement to obtain Specialist Community Led Housing Consultancy that will support the delivery of affordable housing. The Councils want to understand the extent to which community led housing, such as Community Land Trusts, in Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire might support the housing market in helping to provide affordable housing which meets the needs of local communities. This will include reviewing current policies, up-skilling council officers and consulting with communities to raise awareness of community-led development and assessing their appetite for bringing forward affordable housing. We are looking for a contractor who has a proven track record in working with community-led groups that has brought forward affordable housing schemes, such as through Community Land Trusts. The contractor will have the experience and expertise to support community groups to set up and will support at least one community group to become established to progress an identified affordable housing scheme within the contract period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-74f3f9aa-2d51-46f9-9b6d-2853fd2a8d6e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73815997-7d1a-4f4b-90fc-65bb657ca353
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Aug 2017 - 3 Jul 2018 6-12 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
CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCILS
Contact Name
Sean Missin
Contact Email
sean.missin@scambs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1954713378

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBOURNE
Postcode
CB23 6EA
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Cambourne
Westminster Constituency
St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire

Further Information

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