Notice Information
Notice Title
Tenancy Deposit Protection Schemes
Notice Description
The primary objective of this procurement is to ensure the continued service provision of a Tenancy Deposit Protection (TDP) scheme or schemes from April 2028 that meet legislative requirements as set out above. The Government's policy objectives for the TDP system are that: * Deposits are fully protected so tenants are assured that their money is safe, and landlords are confident that they are abiding by the law. * Decisions on return of deposits are as quick as possible without compromising on the quality of adjudication and users' trust in the process. * Tenants who fund the TDP system benefit from its profits. * Implementing a streamlined TDP system that is easy to use for all, meaning the sector is encouraged to use the system, and users are aware of and confident in their rights and obligations. * The system maximises VfM for taxpayers and minimises the risk of Government underwriting financial losses of suppliers. The Authority also aims to maintain and improve the service available to landlords and agents, and to improve the overall tenant experience with deposits in the Private Rented Sector (PRS) with an emphasis on continuous improvement. Following previous engagement with the market and sector stakeholders, the Government is minded to simplify the existing TDP system and secure greater value for money. Subject to the necessary legislative and commercial processes, this would involve the following reforms: * Custodial model only * Delivery by a single supplier * Profit-sharing with MHCLG Further details on the proposed requirements and scope will be included in the Pre-Market Engagement (PME) document available via email request (commercialtenders@communities.gov.uk). The Department will also be providing access to a data room document which includes supplementary information alongside the PME document. Please request access via the email address above and you will be provided with a link and/or email with instructions on how to access.
Planning Information
To request a copy of the Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) document and access the data room document, please email the below address ensuring to insert "CPD4126218 - Tenancy Deposit Protection Schemes" into the subject header of the email. commercialtenders@communities.gov.uk MHCLG kindly request your responses to the questions set out in section 8 of the PME document by no later than 5pm on 13th April 2026. The Department shall also be hosting 1-2-1 online engagement sessions with MHCLG officials in w/c 16th March, Wednesday and Thursday at 10am - 11am, 12noon - 1pm and 3pm - 4pm on each of these days. Also in w/c 23rd March Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 10am-11am, 12noon-1pm and 3pm-4pm on each of these days. If you wish to attend a session, please send your 1st, 2nd and 3rd preferences for a date and time via email to CommercialTenders@communities.gov.uk no later than 5 working days before the proposed date. Due to capacity constraints, 1-2-1 slots are limited and will be offered on a first come first serve basis. If there are any changes to the deadlines, MHCLG shall endeavour to update the notice and also inform those who have requested the document and/or participation in a 1-2-1 session.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-05d465
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021155-2026
- Current Stage
- Planning
- All Stages
- Planning
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Not Specified
- Procurement Method Details
- Not specified
- Tender Suitability
- SME, VCSE
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
66 - Financial and insurance services
75 - Administration, defence and social security services
-
- CPV Codes
66100000 - Banking and investment services
66515410 - Financial loss insurance services
75123000 - Administrative housing services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 10 Mar 20261 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 13 Apr 2026Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 31 Mar 2027 - 1 Apr 2032 Over 5 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Planning
- Lots Status
- Planning
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- LONDON UNITED KINGDOM
- Postcode
- SW1P 4DF
- Post Town
- South West London
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLI London
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLI3 Inner London - West
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLI35 Westminster and City of London
- Delivery Location
- TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales
-
- Local Authority
- Westminster
- Electoral Ward
- St James's
- Westminster Constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021155-2026
10th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077781-2025
27th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068632-2025
27th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
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