Award

Housing Reviews under Part 7 Housing Act 1996

MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

19 Feb 2025 at 15:03

Award Notice
Tender

19 Nov 2024 at 13:54

Tender Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2024 at 16:34

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Maidstone Borough Council is seeking quotes from qualified individuals or companies to conduct reviews under s202 of the Housing Act 1996, adhering to relevant case law, regulations, guidance, and legislation. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security," with additional classifications in "Other community, social and personal services." The location for this tender is England, United Kingdom. The procurement process progressed through various stages including the tender release on 18 November 2024, expression of interest deadline on 18 December 2024, submission deadline on 3 January 2025, evaluation in the week commencing 6 January 2025, interviews in the week commencing 20 January 2025, and the appointment of the contractor on 3 March 2025. The procurement stage is complete with the contract awarded on 28 January 2025 to Housing Reviews Ltd, and the contract period spans from 1 April 2025 to 3 March 2030.

This tender provides a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the legal and consulting sectors, particularly those specialising in housing and administrative services. Companies with experience in handling comprehensive legislative reviews will find this tender highly suitable. The procurement method was an open procedure, making it accessible for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), although it was not specifically aimed at voluntary, community, or social enterprises (VCSEs). Successful participation in this tender not only enhances business credentials but also opens avenues for long-term collaboration with Maidstone Borough Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Housing Reviews under Part 7 Housing Act 1996

Notice Description

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is looking for quotes from suitably experienced qualified individuals or companies to undertake reviews under s202 Housing Act 1996 (as amended), and in line with all relevant case law, regulations, guidance and associated legislation. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: 18 November 2024 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm 18 December 2024 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm 3 January 2025 Evaluation: w/c 6 January 2025 Interviews: w/c 20 January 2025 Appointment of contractor: w/c 3 March 2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d17c240-789e-4aa0-b9d5-215d628d2c4d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 3 Mar 2030 4-5 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
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jack Cuthbertson
Contact Email
jack.cuthbertson@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1892554070

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6JQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
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
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOUSING REVIEWS

Further Information

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