Tender

QU469 - Review of Housing Options and Private Rented Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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24 Feb 2021 at 14:32

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19 Feb 2021 at 17:10

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Tender

19 Feb 2021 at 17:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham City Council is currently seeking a consultant for the tender titled "QU469 - Review of Housing Options and Private Rented Services." This procurement is classified under housing services and takes place in Birmingham, West Midlands. The procurement is in the Tender stage, with the tender submission deadline set for 12:00 on 1st March 2021. The contract period will commence on 14th March 2021 and conclude on 13th March 2022. Interested suppliers must register on the Council's e-tendering system, in-tend, to express interest and submit bids.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in housing consultancy, feasibility studies, and evaluation services. Companies with expertise in assessing housing needs, service delivery improvements, and implementing innovative solutions for the private rented sector will be particularly well-positioned to compete. As the Council seeks to enhance its housing options and address homelessness, this contract offers a pathway for growth and collaboration in response to increasing social housing needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QU469 - Review of Housing Options and Private Rented Services

Notice Description

The Council requires a consultant to undertake a comprehensive evaluation and review of its Housing Options and Private Rented Services with a focus on the private rented sector, assessment of housing, assessment of housing need, allocation of social housing and homelessness in particular temporary accommodation. A review is sought to provide an expert evaluation of the current service delivery and options for improvement to meet the requirements of a vast increase in the size of the sector. The evaluation will include the consideration of a selective licensing scheme, development of a service strategy and review of service delivery to meet the needs of the expanded market. In addition, an evaluation for utilising capacity in the private rented sector to provide settled accommodation to households in housing need. E.g. leasing arrangements and incentives for private sector landlords. The study will cover the following 3 stages: * Stage 1 - Inspection of the service including review of current practice, resources, establishes an evidence base, review of relevant policies and procedures, seek stakeholder views etc. This stage is to result in a comprehensive picture of where the service is currently at. * Stage 2 - Evaluation and assessment. To be conducted and presented to the Council taking account of the key stages of the customer journey and relevant statutory processes; options available for improving standards in the private rented sector * Stage 3 - Final report and Recommendations for implementation to explore how the potential interventions and system changes could be implemented This contract will be for a period of 12 months commencing March 2021 until 07 March 2022. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed quotation submission should be returned by noon on 5th March 2021 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c75aed25-5f3e-4669-8237-f938ca534c23
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

70333000 - Housing services

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

71620000 - Analysis services

79419000 - Evaluation 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
24 Feb 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Mar 2021 - 13 Mar 2022 6-12 months
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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Manjit Samrai
Contact Email
manjit.samrai@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 303 0349

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B4 7DJ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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