Award

Independent Housing Advice Service

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

06 Feb 2019 at 13:40

Award Notice
Tender

07 Jan 2019 at 08:52

Tender Notice
Tender

21 Dec 2018 at 14:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Oxford City Council is seeking a supplier for an Independent Housing Advice Service to help prevent and alleviate homelessness in the region. The service, classified under housing services (CPV code 70333000), aims to provide free housing advice to the public across all tenures within the Council's jurisdiction in South East England. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, following the tender that was open until 23 January 2019. The successful contract, valued at £100,000, has a contract period starting from 1 April 2019 and ending on 31 March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the housing services sector, especially those focused on providing advisory services or working in partnership with local authorities. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) that have experience in homelessness prevention or housing advice would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Collaborating with statutory or voluntary organisations could enhance service delivery, further increasing the chances of winning similar future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Housing Advice Service

Notice Description

An Independent Housing Advice Service is required by Oxford City Council to prevent and alleviate homelessness through the provision of timely housing advice or assistance. The Successful Tenderer shall work in close partnership with the Council and will liaise with and enter into such appropriate arrangements with other statutory and voluntary organisations specified by the Council. The service will provide free housing advice and information on the prevention of homelessness to all members of the public in all tenures throughout the area covered by the Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11b3d87a-c685-4dd4-9fb5-d8179eb8e3f8
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

CPV Codes

70333000 - Housing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 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
OXFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mstevenson@oxford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1DS
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHELTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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