Planning

Housing Virtual Tours

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

22 May 2019 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeenshire Council is seeking to engage suppliers for their planned procurement of "Housing Virtual Tours," aimed at revolutionising how prospective tenants view council properties. This initiative falls under the general public services category, specifically within the services industry. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a Request for Information (RFI) due by the close of business on 21st June 2019. Interested parties should also note that a future notice date is anticipated on 22nd July 2019. The procurement will take place in Aberdeen, UK, and aims to enhance the efficiency of housing allocations.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in video production, property management, and digital services. Companies capable of delivering high-quality virtual tour solutions, alongside those experienced in facilitating online property presentations, will be particularly well-suited to participate. By streamlining council housing viewings, the initiative not only aims to reduce administrative costs and travel emissions but also enhances the overall tenant experience, potentially leading to faster leasing outcomes and improved occupancy rates. Engaging with this project could foster valuable partnerships within the public sector for service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Housing Virtual Tours

Notice Description

The purpose of this PIN is to bring this opportunity to the attention of the market and invite the submission of expressions of interest and information on current or planned capabilities relating to this project

Lot Information

Lot 1

Aberdeenshire Council is planning the procurement of a method of capture and support for the provision of a video record of Council Housing prior to offer of accommodation allowing prospective tenants to view the accommodation as a virtual tour either as an alternative to visiting or as a filter to allow the choice on whether the property should then be viewed in person (accompanied or non-accompanied) or alternatively could be quickly discounted as an option. The video would be a virtual 'tour' of the external and internal features of the property and as well as supporting the offer process would remain on file in the Housing Service's stock condition database as a permanent record of the condition of the property prior to let and would be a source of information for staff as a desktop feature which may prevent the need for travel. The Housing Virtual tour project is will collect videos of empty properties, store them on a database and use these to allow to prospective tenants the opportunity to look at homes online rather than require a visit. Savings will be achieved through speeding up the Council House allocation process, preventing abortive time, travel (and carbon) for applicants and staff on accompanied visits to houses and allowing earlier decision making. Secondary benefit is to provide an asset management tool as a record or benchmark for reference by staff who may be checking features of a property or the condition of the property. Also a benchmark reference for comparison when the tenants leaves the property or retrospective claims by tenants for the duration of their occupancy in terms of the standard/condition when they moved into the property. Speeding up the process of allocation could make savings in terms of reduced levels of rent loss while housing properties are void. Carbon savings through reduced travel for staff and prospective tenants.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000584727
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY354877
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

CPV Codes

70333000 - 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
22 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Jul 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpscityshire@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467530600

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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