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QU461 - Selective Licensing Scheme - AWARD

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is conducting a public procurement process for the "QU461 - Selective Licensing Scheme - AWARD" project, which falls under the housing services industry category. The tender period has concluded, with submissions closing at noon on 16th April 2021. The awarded contract, valued at £82,275, commenced on 12th July 2021 and is set to run until 13th December 2021. This project involves consultation for a Selective Licensing Scheme to manage private rentals, with consultations planned across various wards in Birmingham, focusing on effective communication methods in light of Covid-19 regulations.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in consultancy and housing management services. Companies specialising in general management consultancy, non-residential property renting or leasing, and similar services would be well-positioned to compete. With the emphasis on creative consultation methods, businesses equipped to conduct comprehensive stakeholder engagements and utilise various communication channels could find this contract aligns well with their service offerings, supporting growth within the housing sector in Birmingham.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QU461 - Selective Licensing Scheme - AWARD

Notice Description

One of the key priorities of Birmingham City Council is to ensure that we have the appropriate housing to meet the needs of our citizens. Private renting is the second highest type of tenure in the City. Recent research identified that there are approximately 105,000 privately rented properties in the city. S.79 the Housing Act 2004 allows Local Authorities to implement a Selective Licensing Scheme (SLS). A Guide for Local Authorities (2015) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/selective-licensing-in-the-private-rented-sector-a-guide-for-local-authorities sets out the criteria that must be met to meet the conditions for such a scheme. The Council is seeking to commission a provider to undertake the consultation for selective licensing. Consultation is to be undertaken in each of the wards as detailed in the Cabinet Report using a variety of creative methods of communication. Considering the need for Covid-19 compliance, methods to be used to include face to face, group sessions, presentations and on-line questionnaire. Consultation will include proposed licensing fee for the scheme. This contract will be for a period of 5 months commencing May 2021 until 30th September 2021. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed quotation submission should be returned by noon on 16th April 2021 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9eb20ab-4199-494e-a8a9-644c5da60a79
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

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

CPV Codes

70220000 - Non-residential property renting or leasing services

70332000 - Non-residential property services

70333000 - Housing services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£82,275 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
11 Jul 2021 - 13 Dec 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Manjit Samrai
Contact Email
manjit.samrai@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 303 0349

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPINION RESEARCH SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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