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Private Sector access and tenancy sustainment scheme

SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

23 Mar 2020 at 00:00

Tender

17 Dec 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The South Lanarkshire Council is seeking to award a contract for the "Private Sector Access and Tenancy Sustainment Scheme" as part of their open procurement process. The tender, classified under the main category of services, is aimed at engaging a suitably experienced external provider to assist households in accessing and sustaining tenancies in the private rented sector. The contract value is £555,000, with a delivery location in the South Lanarkshire area. Key dates include a tender submission deadline of 30 January 2020, with an award period starting immediately thereafter and extending until at least 31 March 2022.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in social services, housing support, or property management, particularly those with experience in tenancy sustainment schemes. Companies specialising in innovative housing solutions, financial advisory services, or community outreach are particularly well-suited to compete for this tender. The successful provider will not only manage a Rent Deposit Guarantee Scheme but also work to increase landlord engagement and develop supportive measures for vulnerable groups, which could enhance market presence and client portfolio for bidders.

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Notice Title

Private Sector access and tenancy sustainment scheme

Notice Description

South Lanarkshire Council is looking to procure the services of a suitably experienced external provider for the management of a service that will provide innovative approaches to assisting households to access and sustain tenancies in the Private Rented Sector.

Lot Information

Lot 1

South Lanarkshire Council is looking to procure the services of a suitably experienced external provider for the management of a service that will provide innovative approaches to assisting households to access and sustain tenancies in the Private Rented Sector, including :- 1. The management and provision of a Rent Deposit Guarantee Scheme for a maximum of 150 households at any given time. The successful provider will manage and provide an underwritten bond to households referred to the scheme by South Lanarkshire Council or the self-referral process. They will assess the tenant's eligibility and affordability for the scheme. The service will assist the tenant in obtaining Housing Benefit and rent in advance options, submissions and introduce prospective tenants to private sector landlords. The provider is also expected to ensure the tenant enters into a savings scheme to cover the bond value when the written bond expires, provide tenants with information and advice throughout the period of the bond agreement. Upon receipt of a bond claim the provider is expected to assess the validity of the claim and pay out where appropriate, and subsequently invoice the Council for reimbursement of the claim. 2. Working innovatively to create / improve links to the private sector, improving access opportunities and increasing the number of landlords willing to take referrals from the service. Targeted responses focused on specific groups, e.g. single people under 25 years, or households fleeing Domestic Abuse. 3. Developing innovative responses to assist people to sustain private sector tenancies in the longer terms, including financial capability assistance, and assistance to access training courses available to them externally or employment opportunities. Targeted responses focused on specific groups, e.g. single people under 25 years, or households fleeing Domestic Abuse. 4. The Provider will manage a small pot of money that will be paid upfront from the Council to the service provider for them to use for specific initiatives to help households access and maintain accommodation in the private sector.

Renewal: A 12 month extension maybe granted at the discretion of the council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000608198
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR384201
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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


CPV Codes

75123000 - Administrative housing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£555,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£555,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£158,060 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Dependent on funding available

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Joan Dimond
Contact Email
joan.dimond@southlanarkshire.gov.uk, procurement_service@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1698454147

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMILTON
Postcode
ML3 0AA
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Hamilton North and East
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

YPEOPLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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