Tender

Selective Licensing Property Inspections

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Aug 2023 at 16:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Oxford City Council is inviting tenders for the "Selective Licensing Property Inspections" contract, aimed at delivering inspections under the Council's Selective Licensing scheme for private rented homes in Oxford. The contract, classified under Building-inspection services, will focus on lower-risk properties, with an estimated 4,000 properties falling into this category. The tender, conducted through an Open procedure, has a tender period ending on 29th September 2023 and a contract period from 6th November 2023 to 5th November 2026.

This opportunity is suited for businesses providing building inspection services, particularly those focusing on private rented properties. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply. The contract presents a chance for businesses to contribute to improving the quality of private rentals in Oxford and align with the Selective Licensing scheme's objectives. Interested parties can find further details and apply through the In-Tend procurement portal.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Selective Licensing Property Inspections

Notice Description

o The purpose is to deliver inspections required under the Council's Selective Licensing scheme to identify if there are any category one or higher level category two (Band D or E) hazards under the HHSRS system. Where these hazards are identified to request remedial works through agreed approach. This will improve the condition of private rented homes as per the objective of the Selective Licensing scheme. o Almost 10,000 applications for selective licences have been received. All applications are risk rated for inspection. We aim to inspect 60% of licensed properties. o The inspections in this contract will be for lower risk rated properties to allow the council to concentrate on higher risk properties and enforcement on non-compliance. We estimate 4,000 properties will fall into the low risk category. o The inspections are of private rented homes within the city of Oxford. Additional information: Please apply via the In-Tend procurement portal Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/571c02f4-e3de-47c9-b8a2-9e124897d7c2
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71315400 - Building-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Nov 2023 - 5 Nov 2026 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
OXFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1BX
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Holywell
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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