Planning

Tenancy Deposit Protection Schemes

MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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27 Oct 2025 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government is in the planning stage of a public procurement process aimed at establishing Tenancy Deposit Protection Schemes. Located in London, this effort falls under the industry category of banking, investment, and administrative housing services, and is structured as a concession procurement. The key dates include an online engagement session scheduled for 12th November 2025 and a submission deadline for responses by 24th November 2025. The procurement process will cover multiple regions across the United Kingdom, ensuring a comprehensive approach in engaging potential suppliers.

This procurement represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in financial services, insurance, and administrative support, as it seeks to implement a system that maximises value for money and enhances tenant and landlord confidence. The procurement process is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntarily community and social enterprises (VCSEs), fostering business growth by contributing to streamlined, user-friendly service solutions. The contracting authority's emphasis on legislative compliance and quality adjudication enhances the competitive landscape, allowing businesses to leverage their expertise in creating efficient and reliable tenant protection mechanisms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tenancy Deposit Protection Schemes

Notice Description

The primary objective of the potential procurement will be to ensure the continued service provision of a Tenancy Deposit Protection (TDP) scheme or schemes that meet legislative requirements. 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. Further details on the proposed requirements and scope will be included in the Pre-Market Engagement document available via email request (commercialtenders@communities.gov.uk).

Planning Information

To request a copy of the Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) 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 7 of the PME document by no later than 5pm on 24th November 2025. MHCLG shall also be hosting an online engagement session between 1pm and 2.30pm on 12th November 2025. If you would like to take part in this session, please confirm your attendance when requesting the PME document via the email address provided above. In any case, please confirm your attendance by no later than 1 day before the event. If there are any changes to the deadline, MHCLG shall endeavour to update the notice and also inform those who have requested the document and/or attendance to the engagement 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/068632-2025
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
27 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Nov 20253 weeks to go
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
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialtenders@communities.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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