Tender

CBC-1123-T-BA Residential Sales Agent - All Saints View, Houghton Regis

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Apr 2020 at 06:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking a Residential Sales Agent for their Independent Living Scheme at All Saints View in Houghton Regis. This project, currently under construction, is aimed at providing apartments for individuals aged 55 and over, with options for shared ownership. The open tender process is set to conclude with a deadline for expressions of interest on 13th May 2020, and completed tenders must be submitted electronically by noon on 19th May 2020. The contract is anticipated to commence in July 2020, spanning two years with a potential 18-month extension.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the property services and residential sales sectors, particularly those with experience in similar real estate transactions and customer service standards. Firms that understand the eligibility criteria and affordability issues related to shared ownership would be particularly well-suited to compete. This project supports growth for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate relevant past experience and provide references, creating an avenue for them to engage with a robust council-led initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-1123-T-BA Residential Sales Agent - All Saints View, Houghton Regis

Notice Description

Residential Sales Agent - All Saints View, Houghton Regis Central Bedfordshire Council is looking for an experienced agent to sell residential apartments in our new Independent Living Scheme in Houghton Regis. The scheme is currently under construction. This Independent Living scheme is for people aged 55 and over. A number of properties will be available for shared ownership, where between 25% to 75% of the property may be purchased. The agent must fully understand the eligibility criteria and customer affordability. The Agent must offer a high level of customer service and be able to engage with applicants to clearly explain and assist with the purchase process. Agents are required to be registered with HMRC under the Money Laundering Regulations. This contract is anticipated to start in July 2020 and is for 2 years for Phase 1, with a potential extension of up to 18 months to include Phase 2. Please see the tender documents and specification for full details of this project. Help and Support - The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you though the Tender process. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all firms quoting, to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification of, then please contact us using the correspondence facility within the In-tend system. Please review the 'Clarification' tab for any update or responses to any questions raised. Deadline for Expressions of interest and availability of downloading documents 13th May 2020. Please ensure that you inform us of your decision to participate. To submit a response, you will be required to Opt In. Opt In- This will confirm to us of your involvement and your intention to submit a return. Opt Out- This will confirm to us that you are not submitting a return. You will be able to provide a reason as to your decision and have the option to cease any system-generated communication. You will be able to opt back in at any point. Completed tenders and attachments should be submitted electronically, by the due date via our 'In-Tend' electronic tendering system. Tenders must be uploaded via the 'My Return' section of the system. Tenders submitted through the correspondence facility will not be considered. Your tender must be submitted via the 'In-Tend' system no later than Noon on Tuesday 19th May 2020. Additional information: Prospective contractors must be able to demonstrate previous experience of similar work and be prepared to provide references. To express an interest, please log in or register on our electronic tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire in order to view the necessary tendering documents and respond accordingly. Please note that once you have registered on In-tend a separate action (expressing an Interest) is required to access the documents, you must click on the actual Tender you wish to access. We accept no liability if you have not expressed an interest in the tender. Please ensure that you inform us of your decision to participate. To submit a response, you will be required to Opt In. Opt In- This will confirm to us of your involvement and your intention to submit a return. Opt Out- This will confirm to us that you are not submitting a return. You will be able to provide a reason as to your decision and have the option to cease any system-generated communication. You will be able to opt back in at any point. Once you are logged in to the system, tender documents can be accessed from the "My Tenders" area of the website. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ec118d0e-6a9c-475c-8f76-6083cb0f0f34
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/225c23e5-c51c-4e8b-b4cf-7bf2c74e01da
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

70121000 - Building sale or purchase services

70121100 - Building sale services

70123100 - Sale of residential real estate

70311000 - Residential building rental or sale services

70331000 - Residential property services

71315200 - Building consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2022 1-2 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
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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