Tender

Open Framework for the Provision of Temporary Accommodation Solutions with the Private Sector and Private Registered Providers of Social Housing

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 17:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is inviting applications for an open framework for the provision of temporary accommodation solutions within the private sector and private registered providers of social housing. The tender, classified under CPV codes 55250000, 70210000, 70330000, and 98341000, pertains to the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The tender process follows an open procedure above threshold, currently active since 20 February 2025, with a tender period ending on 28 March 2025. Interested providers are encouraged to join a virtual bidders' information event via MS Teams on 5 March 2025. The open framework will span three years, with the possibility of annual extensions for up to two additional years, aiming to support the council’s statutory obligations related to housing vulnerable households.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in property letting and management services or those looking to expand into the public sector housing market. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The framework's flexibility allows providers to join at various times, increasing their chances to secure long-term lease arrangements of up to 10 years and 1 day or shorter licenses with renewal options. By participating, businesses can enhance their market presence while contributing to a vital public service. The contracting process is administered through Birmingham City Council’s e-tendering system, In-tend.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Open Framework for the Provision of Temporary Accommodation Solutions with the Private Sector and Private Registered Providers of Social Housing

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council wishes to invite providers to submit applications to join an open framework for the provision of temporary accommodation through the private rented sector and private registered providers of social housing. The open framework will be for a period of 3 years, with the option to extend for a further 2 years in yearly increments. Providers will be able to apply to join the Open Framework Agreement any time during the 3 year framework period and during any extension periods taken up. Although the Open Framework Agreement will remain open to applications, these will only be viewed and assessed at fixed periods of the year. There will be no limit to the number of providers who can join the Open Framework throughout its duration. We invite all interested providers to a virtual bidders' information event via MS Teams on the 5th March 2025 from 2:30 to 4:00pm GMT. To book a place at this event, please complete the online booking form by no later than 5.00 p.m. on 4th March 2025 by copying and pasting the following web link into your web browser: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Z86aaeTSzUuzA9K74rm78WaZjyJQhqdMv9qbgpTTl_FUMEFJRE1JTFA0NkEwUUFGVUNPU0RGSTYxSS4u This event will take place virtually with further information being sent nearer the time. A maximum of two representatives per organisation will be able to attend. The purpose of the open framework is to support the Council's statutory duty to provide temporary accommodation to vulnerable households under the housing Act 1996, the Homelessness Act 2002 and the Homeless Reduction Act 2017. The council does recognise that due to demand, properties may be acquired out of City. We would expect the properties are no more than an hour's journey time away from the City Centre using public transport. The open framework will be established on the following property types: One Bedroom, Two Bedrooms, Three Bedrooms, Four Bedrooms, Five Bedrooms, Six Bedrooms. All accommodation must meet the most current health and safety standards relevant to the accommodation type. Call-off contracts awarded under the framework are anticipated to be for a period of 10 years and 1 day under a lease arrangement for that period for each property or a period of 2 years with the option to extend for 4 further periods of 2 years under a license arrangement for each property. The Council reserves the right to award contracts on the above basis at their discretion. It is anticipated that the majority of call-off contracts will be awarded under a 10 year and 1 day lease arrangement. Successful providers and landlords supplying property under a lease arrangement will be required to follow the Land Registry lease registration process. Additional information: The Council will be using its e-tendering system (In-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and interested providers must log in to the system to be able to access and download the procurement documents. The web address is: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-901428b8-58cc-4ade-bd3a-68754767e903
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31f03615-e259-4a7a-b469-399e6cee42a7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

70 - Real estate services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

55250000 - Letting services of short-stay furnished accommodation

70210000 - Residential property renting or leasing services

70330000 - Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis

98341000 - Accommodation services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 May 2025 - 26 May 2028 3-4 years
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
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
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
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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