Planning

Preliminary Market Engagement Delivery Partner for Selective Licensing Scheme in North East Lincolnshire

NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

19 Dec 2025 at 12:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North East Lincolnshire Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Preliminary Market Engagement Delivery Partner to aid their Selective Licensing Scheme in Grimsby's East Marsh area, set to start in April 2026. This process, initiated on 19th December 2025, falls within the services industry category, specifically targeting residential and non-residential property renting, leasing, and data management services. Notably, the engagement milestone is scheduled for 9th January 2026, with a future notice date set for 1st February 2026. The contract period is expected to run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2031, highlighting the council's strategic need for additional capacity, given statutory timelines and recruitment challenges.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, specialising in data management and property leasing services, to expand their portfolio through a noteworthy public sector project. Companies with experience in electronic data management and data collection services will find this to be a suitable opportunity, particularly considering the £555,000 net budget allocated for the project's delivery. The emphasis on market assessment signals the council's openness to potentially engaging with new partners, thereby fostering business growth through a collaborative effort to fulfill public service needs effectively and efficiently.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement Delivery Partner for Selective Licensing Scheme in North East Lincolnshire

Notice Description

The Authority's Selective Licensing Scheme received Cabinet approval in October 2025. The Authority will deliver the scheme starting from April 2026 for a period of 5 years. The scheme covers a designated area of the East Marsh in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire. Following Cabinet approval we have a statutory timeframe of six months in which to implement the Scheme. Additional capacity is required to deliver the scheme, which is covered by the cost of the licence fees. Enforcement will remain within the remit of the Authority. The Authority is wishing to assess market maturity and availability of any potential Delivery Partners to help deliver the scheme. The Authority considered delivering the scheme fully in-house and recruiting all the necessary staff. However, given recruitment challenges, statutory timescales, and the need to ensure value for money, the Authority is now exploring the option of engaging a Delivery Partner to provide the additional capacity needed. Should a Delivery Partner eventually be procured, they will need to apply to the Authority's Environmental Health and Housing Team to deliver the Scheme.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=101031&TID=100106276&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fa36
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084840-2025
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

48 - Software package and information systems

70 - Real estate services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48613000 - Electronic data management (EDM)

70210000 - Residential property renting or leasing services

70220000 - Non-residential property renting or leasing services

72314000 - Data collection and collation services

72322000 - Data management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£555,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 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
NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sam Swinburn
Contact Email
sam.swinburn@nelincs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1472323018

Buyer Location

Locality
GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE
Postcode
DN31 1HU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Local Authority
North East Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
West Marsh
Westminster Constituency
Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes

Further Information

Notice Documents

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