--- title: "QU461 - Selective Licensing Scheme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-01aea558-6a95-493c-ad2c-d316c87eb7a8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-01aea558-6a95-493c-ad2c-d316c87eb7a8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-01aea558-6a95-493c-ad2c-d316c87eb7a8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-01aea558-6a95-493c-ad2c-d316c87eb7a8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-04-01" --- # QU461 - Selective Licensing Scheme Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01aea558-6a95-493c-ad2c-d316c87eb7a8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-01aea558-6a95-493c-ad2c-d316c87eb7a8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-01aea558-6a95-493c-ad2c-d316c87eb7a8.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is currently seeking submissions for the "QU461 - Selective Licensing Scheme" project, aimed at enhancing housing services in Birmingham. This procurement process is at the Tender stage, with a deadline for quotation submissions by noon on 16th April 2021. The contracting period is expected to commence on 10th May 2021 and run until 30th September 2021. Consultation activities for the scheme will be conducted across various wards in Birmingham, utilising creative communication methods, including face-to-face sessions, presentations, and online questionnaires, to engage with the community effectively. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in housing services and consultancy, especially those experienced in community engagement and public consultations. Companies that specialise in management consultancy services, non-residential property leasing, or housing regulation would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging with Birmingham City Council on this initiative could not only lead to potential partnership developments but also facilitate a deeper involvement in shaping the housing landscape in the region. ## Notice One of the key priorities of Birmingham City Council is to ensure that we have the appropriate housing to meet the needs of our citizens. Private renting is the second highest type of tenure in the City. Recent research identified that there are approximately 105,000 privately rented properties in the city. S.79 the Housing Act 2004 allows Local Authorities to implement a Selective Licensing Scheme (SLS). A Guide for Local Authorities (2015) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/selective-licensing-in-the-private-rented-sector-a-guide-for-local-authorities sets out the criteria that must be met to meet the conditions for such a scheme. The Council is seeking to commission a provider to undertake the consultation for selective licensing. Consultation is to be undertaken in each of the wards as detailed in the Cabinet Report using a variety of creative methods of communication. Considering the need for Covid-19 compliance, methods to be used to include face to face, group sessions, presentations and on-line questionnaire. Consultation will include proposed licensing fee for the scheme. This contract will be for a period of 5 months commencing May 2021 until 30th September 2021. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed quotation submission should be returned by noon on 16th April 2021 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2790c1ec-7228-4cff-a334-237f80a5e5f3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 May 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 70 - Real estate services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 70220000 - Non-residential property renting or leasing services - 70332000 - Non-residential property services - 70333000 - Housing services - 79411000 - General management consultancy services ## Release History - 1 Apr 2021 at 16:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2790c1ec-7228-4cff-a334-237f80a5e5f3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2790c1ec-7228-4cff-a334-237f80a5e5f3 1st April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/selective-licensing-in-the-private-rented-sector-a-guide-for-local-authorities ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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