Award

P2185 - Mediation services for social housing tenants and housing options

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jul 2025 at 09:55

Tender

27 Jan 2025 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Birmingham City Council, focuses on mediation services for social housing tenants and housing options across the region. This contract, valued at £391,200, falls under the "Provision of services to the community" category, with the procurement stage marked as 'Award'. The open procedure method was employed, indicating a competitive and transparent process. Smile Mediation Ltd has been awarded the contract, which is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2025 and will initially last for two years, with a potential extension subject to performance and budget considerations.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in mediation and social services. Businesses equipped to handle social disputes, prevent homelessness, and provide community-based solutions would benefit from engaging in such contracts. The competitive bid process, which saw participation exclusively from SMEs, indicates a welcoming procurement environment for small and medium enterprises to thrive by delivering quality service within the community-focused sector. Such contracts not only foster business expansion but also contribute positively to local societal challenges.

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Notice Title

P2185 - Mediation services for social housing tenants and housing options

Notice Description

The Council wishes to establish a Contract for the provision mediation services for social housing tenants and housing options.There is a requirement for:* Mediation Services for Social Housing Tenants as part of its overall approach in resolving non-crime related Anti-Social Behaviour complaints, neighbour disputes, and breaches of the Conditions of Tenancy. * Mediation Services for Housing Options customers as part of its overall approach in preventing homelessness, by resolving family disputes and preventing family and friend exclusion from accommodation and working with landlords to resolve non-crime related Anti-social Behaviour complaints and breached of Conditions of Tenancy.The Contract will last for 2 years commencing on 1st April 2025, with an option to extend for a further period of 2 years, subject to satisfactory performance and budgetary availability.The contract will be awarded to a single provider.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council wishes to establish a Contract for the provision mediation services for social housing tenants and housing options. The aim of the service is to contribute to city housing and Housing Options priorities of investigating complaints of Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) in an impartial and professional manner in accordance with the respective ASB Policy and Procedure. We are providing victims and perpetrators of ASB, tools and support in order to explore root causes through an impartial third party who specialise in mediation and specialist coaching support to residents to reach an agreed set of actions to resolve or mitigate any issues.It will encourage resolution of family disputes and preventing family and friend exclusion from accommodation and working with landlords to resolve non-crime related Anti-social Behaviour complaints and breached of Conditions of Tenancy.There is a requirement for:* Mediation Services for Social Housing Tenants as part of its overall approach in resolving non-crime related Anti-Social Behaviour complaints, neighbour disputes, and breaches of the Conditions of Tenancy. * Mediation Services for Housing Options customers as part of its overall approach in preventing homelessness, by resolving family disputes and preventing family and friend exclusion from accommodation and working with landlords to resolve non-crime related Anti-social Behaviour complaints and breached of Conditions of Tenancy.The Contract will last for 2 years commencing on 1st April 2025, with an option to extend for a further period of 2 years, subject to satisfactory performance and budgetary availability.The contract will be awarded to a single provider.

Options: With an option to extend for a further period of 2 years, subject to satisfactory performance and budgetary availability.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d65c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040816-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

85300000 - Social work and related services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£391,200 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Commercial and Procurement Services
Contact Email
etendering@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
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
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMILE MEDIATION

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