Tender

GB-WATFORD: Regulation Services for Private Sector Housing

WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

04 Mar 2024 at 15:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Watford Borough Council is seeking expressions of interest from potential contractors for the delivery of regulatory services for Private Sector Housing. The procurement process involves surveying housing conditions, conducting inspections, assisting with licensing schemes, managing building works, and undertaking enforcement actions. The contract has a value of £100,000, with a tender deadline on March 20, 2024. The contract period is set to start on May 1, 2024, and end on May 1, 2028. This opportunity falls under the main procurement category of services and is suitable for VCSEs.

This tender for Regulation Services for Private Sector Housing in Watford presents an opportunity for businesses experienced in housing services, administrative housing services, and surveying services to grow their portfolio. Contractors should be qualified and experienced in regulatory services for Private Sector Housing to participate in this restricted procedure. The involvement of VCSEs is encouraged, and interested organisations should review the Expression of Interest to submit their proposals by the deadline.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-WATFORD: Regulation Services for Private Sector Housing

Notice Description

The Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from potential contractors for the delivery of regulatory services for Private Sector Housing. The Council requires that the Contractor is a suitably qualified and experienced to undertake the specific tasks outlined below in respect of the regulation of private sector housing. The contractor will be authorised by the Council to undertake these tasks. It is expected that the contractor will undertake the following in respect of the regulation of private sector housing: *Survey and assess housing conditions in the private sector and, where necessary, take enforcement action against owners, landlords, managers and other responsible persons to ensure homes are maintained in a satisfactory condition. *Conduct Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) inspections and make professional judgements to assess the severity of hazards in the home environment. *Assist with the implementation, delivery and enforcement of mandatory licensing schemes and be an authorised signatory for all forms of licensing documentation, including licences and associated notices. *Survey and assess housing conditions in the private sector in respect of application for home repair/home improvement grants. To manage building works and associated contracts involved in carrying out works as specified in the grants including preparing specifications, obtaining estimates or tenders, supervising and approving building work and preparing payment schemes. *Manage building works and associated contracts involved in carrying out works-in-default, including preparing specifications, obtaining estimates or tenders, supervising and approving building work and preparing payment schemes. *Undertake appropriate follow up action after the initial intervention which may include: producing written reports or letters, preparing and serving statutory enforcement notices as well as drafting licences for Houses in multiple Occupation. Please review the Expression of Interest and return completed if your organisation would like to participate.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e387e80f-28c9-4908-ba0d-1d2d129b8d59
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e012d7e-91b6-4f4b-9983-8038841a149c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

70333000 - Housing services

71355000 - Surveying services

75123000 - Administrative housing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2024 - 1 May 2028 4-5 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
WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Derek Hatcher
Contact Email
derek.hatcher@watford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01923278370

Buyer Location

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD17 3EX
Post Town
Watford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Watford
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Watford

Further Information

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