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Housing Options Service T453

TRAFFORD COUNCIL

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18 May 2018 at 11:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The Trafford Council is seeking a provider for its Housing Options Service (T453) within the housing services industry category. This procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contract awarded to Salix Homes Ltd on 4 January 2016, and the contract period running from 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2019. The total contract value is £889,000, and the service is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed for this tender was an open procedure, allowing for a competitive bidding process.

This opportunity in the housing services sector can facilitate growth for businesses experienced in delivering comprehensive housing advice, homelessness solutions, and engaging with local authorities. Companies that are adept at developing partnerships and delivering services aligned with legislative frameworks, such as the Housing Act 1996, and the Homelessness Act 2002, would find this tender suitable. Given the substantial contract value, businesses targeting public sector contracts and with a proven track record in similar services stand to benefit significantly from this engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Housing Options Service T453

Notice Description

Housing Needs Service The provider will be required to wholeheartedly and willingly take on the responsibilities of the Council and represent the Council in the spirit of true partnership. The provider must take an active part in local joint planning groups with a view to actively promoting the services and effectively engaging with others to improve the services provided. The provider will be expected to take a lead role in developing partnerships and delivering the Council's strategic objectives relating to the services covered by the Housing Needs Services Contract and achieving a Gold Standard Service. The Council has a statutory duty to provide housing advice, homelessness and housing waiting list services to the residents of Trafford. The provision of these services is established under the framework of the Housing Act 1996, as amended by the Homelessness Act 2002. The nature of the work defined in this specification must take into account the requirements of the Housing Act 1996, the Homelessness Act 2002, the Homelessness (Priority Need for Accommodation) Order 2002, the relevant Codes of Guidance published by Communities and Local Government (CLG), the Localism Act 2011 and any subsequent guidance and targets set by central government. The provider must be able to deliver services given any changes in legislation or in case law. Housing Register The provider will ensure that a system is in place to allow applicants on the Council's Housing Waiting List to express choice by bidding for available properties. This is outlined in detail in the Council's Allocation Policy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52ae0aa8-d823-4c03-a032-dac3c23244ef
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

CPV Codes

70333000 - Housing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£889,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jan 201610 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2016 - 31 Mar 2019 2-3 years
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
TRAFFORD COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STRETFORD
Postcode
M32 0TH
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Gorse Hill & Cornbrook
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SALIX HOMES

Further Information

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