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Supply of a Discretionary and Selective Licensing Feasibility Study with Scheme Designation Options for Private Sector Housing

MEDWAY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Medway Council has issued a tender for a "Supply of a Discretionary and Selective Licensing Feasibility Study with Scheme Designation Options for Private Sector Housing." This tender falls under the services category of "Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis" (CPV code: 71241000). The procurement stage is currently at the tender stage with submissions due by 3rd February 2025, 12:00 PM. The contract is set to start on 28th February 2025 and is expected to last for 3 months, with an optional extension of up to 2 more months. The project will be carried out in England, United Kingdom, specifically within the Medway region. This is an open procedure suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, especially for consultancy firms specialising in housing, public policy, and feasibility studies. The winning business will have the chance to impact local housing policy and improve conditions for private rental tenants and landlords. This project is ideal for firms with experience in licensing, statutory services, and financial modelling. Engaging in this tender can lead to further opportunities within governmental advisory roles and future public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of a Discretionary and Selective Licensing Feasibility Study with Scheme Designation Options for Private Sector Housing

Notice Description

PLEASE APPLY VIA THE KENT BUSINESS PORTAL & REGISTER HERE FOR FURTHER DETAILS: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=875ea262-a8d8-ef11-8133-005056b64545&p=8691483f-2f3d-e711-80e1-005056b64545 Medway Council's Private Sector Housing Team provides statutory services and advice to private landlords and private rental tenants. The teams work has an impact upon the health and protection of borough residents and to remedy inadequate housing conditions. Private Sector Housing also licence mobile home sites and houses in multiple occupation and ensure that management regulations are met within these properties. The team required a feasibility study that will allow Medway council to identify the optimum approach to both additional and selective licensing, including robust designations, financial and resource modelling; support to shape the best options and approach to implementation. This feasibility study will provide the basis of the Services cabinet report and will be used to gain agreement to proceed to the next stage, the development of a public consultation; as well as providing a key component contributing to the final Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) submission. The Contract is anticipated to commence in Feb/March 2025 and will continue for a period of 3 months with an option to extend for a further period of 2 months unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of Contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57db1851-1ab7-48cf-a310-0e63210a9bea
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Feb 2025 - 28 May 2025 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
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MEDWAY
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
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
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

Further Information

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