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Assessment of the Efficiency, Effectiveness and Long Term Sustainability of Housing Services and the Housing Revenue Account (HRA)

Notice Description

The Council is considering the future procurement of an independent assessment of the efficiency, effectiveness and long term sustainability of Housing Services and the HRA. While a robust 30 year HRA Business Plan is already in place, the Council wishes to obtain independent assurance on current arrangements and identify opportunities for improvement, innovation and value for money. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is issued for the purpose of early market engagement only and is intended to inform the scope, approach and procurement strategy for any potential future tender exercise. Publication of this PIN does not constitute a commitment by East Renfrewshire Council to commence a procurement process.

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East Renfrewshire Council manages a ring fenced Housing Revenue Account (HRA) which supports the delivery of social housing and associated landlord services. The Council is considering the future procurement of an independent assessment of the efficiency, effectiveness and long term sustainability of Housing Services and the HRA. While a robust 30 year HRA Business Plan is already in place, the Council wishes to obtain independent assurance on current arrangements and identify opportunities for improvement, innovation and value for money. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is issued for the purpose of early market engagement only and is intended to inform the scope, approach and procurement strategy for any potential future tender exercise. Publication of this PIN does not constitute a commitment by East Renfrewshire Council to commence a procurement process. Indicative Scope of the Requirement: Should the Council proceed to a formal procurement exercise, it is anticipated that the scope of services may include, but would not be limited to, the following areas: - A strategic review of Housing Services, including performance, capacity and value for money. - Independent assessment of the robustness and long term sustainability of the HRA Business Plan. - Benchmarking and comparative analysis against Local Authorities of comparable size and stock profile and Registered Social Landlords with similar stock archetypes. - A detailed review of repairs and voids service delivery, including performance, cost control, productivity and customer experience. - Review of the factoring service, including financial performance, customer experience and options to move towards full cost recovery. - Review of stores and materials management arrangements within the context of a DLO led repairs model. - Review of sheltered housing provision, including revenue and capital costs and the relationship with the HRA. Across all areas, the Council anticipates a strong focus on evidence based analysis, benchmarking, customer feedback and elected member priorities, together with practical and deliverable recommendations. Information Sought from the Market - Economic operators are invited to provide non binding information to assist the Council in shaping any future procurement exercise. Responses may include information on: - Relevant organisational experience in delivering comparable Housing Services, HRA or landlord service reviews. - Experience working with Local Authorities and/or Registered Social Landlords of comparable scale and complexity. - Indicative approaches to delivering a commission of this nature, including benchmarking and stakeholder engagement. - Capacity to deliver the requirement and typical delivery models. - Innovative approaches or added value relevant to Housing Services. - Indicative commercial models and key cost drivers for similar commissions. This is not a tender or pre qualification exercise and no evaluation or scoring will take place at this stage. Submission of Expressions of Interest - This Prior Information Notice is issued for the purpose of market engagement only. Economic operators who wish to express an interest in this opportunity, or to provide information to assist the Council in shaping any future procurement exercise, are invited to submit a brief, non binding written response. Responses should be clearly marked "PIN Response - Housing Revenue Account Efficiency Review" and submitted to mary.harvey-welsh@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk Responses should be limited to 4 x A4 and provided by 12 noon, 30th April 2026.. The Council reserves the right not to proceed to a formal procurement process and shall not be bound by any information received in response to this PIN.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000829027
Publication Source: Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553546
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

70333000 - Housing services

71620000 - Analysis services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

72316000 - Data analysis services

79313000 - Performance review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 9 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 1 Dec 20268 months to go
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

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: GIFFNOCK
Postcode: G46 6UG
Post Town: Glasgow
Country: Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1): TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3): TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location: TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Local Authority: East Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward: Giffnock and Thornliebank
Westminster Constituency: East Renfrewshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553546
Assessment of the Efficiency, Effectiveness and Long Term Sustainability of Housing Services and the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) - The Council is considering the future procurement of an independent assessment of the efficiency, effectiveness and long term sustainability of Housing Services and the HRA. While a robust 30 year HRA Business Plan is already in place, the Council wishes to obtain independent assurance on current arrangements and identify opportunities for improvement, innovation and value for money. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is issued for the purpose of early market engagement only and is intended to inform the scope, approach and procurement strategy for any potential future tender exercise. Publication of this PIN does not constitute a commitment by East Renfrewshire Council to commence a procurement process.

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