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title: "CPU 7602 Nottingham Rental Standard - student accreditation and related partnership services"
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# CPU 7602 Nottingham Rental Standard - student accreditation and related partnership services

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1fa274c2-9178-4473-a191-f972b1f1f4f7

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by Nottingham City Council for the Nottingham Rental Standard, seeking accreditation and partnership services for student properties. This was categorised under real estate agency services and building-inspection services in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement stage was completed with the award given on 31st August 2025. The tender followed an open procedure below the financial threshold with a total contract value of £88,000 spanning from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2029. The buyer was Nottingham City Council, and the contract was awarded to Unipol Student Homes, a large enterprise known for its involvement in voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on property management and building inspection services, specifically those specialising in student accommodation. Given the emphasis on VCSE, companies with a strong social enterprise component may find alignment with the project objectives. Businesses capable of offering robust real estate, accreditation, and inspection services could leverage this opportunity to increase their footprint in the student accommodation sector within the East Midlands. The open procurement method suggests a competitive bidding process where innovative solutions and partnership strategies could differentiate potential suppliers.

## Notice

Accreditation and related services for licensed student properties

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/249c82eb-06d2-430a-95bd-1626fe7192f8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £88,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £88,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 3NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIPOL STUDENT HOMES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 70300000 - Real estate agency services on a fee or contract basis
- 71315400 - Building-inspection services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2026 at 14:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/249c82eb-06d2-430a-95bd-1626fe7192f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/249c82eb-06d2-430a-95bd-1626fe7192f8
  16th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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