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title: "Provision of an online Student Accommodation Search Service - AWARD"
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# Provision of an online Student Accommodation Search Service - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ce6afef-c79c-4f71-b089-7bcd862835bf

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## Summary

The University of Sunderland has completed the procurement process for the provision of an online Student Accommodation Search Service, which is designed to assist students at its Sunderland and London campuses in locating and booking private accommodation. This contract was awarded on 1st August 2021 and will be effective from 2nd August 2021 to 1st August 2024. This procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the aim of supporting approximately 1,400 students in Sunderland and 550 in London seeking private renting options. The service will be accessible through a link integrated into the university's website and will not incur additional costs for students.

This opportunity is well-suited for businesses specialising in web search engine services, real estate agency services, and residential property management. With the increasing demand for private rented accommodation in both Sunderland and London, firms that can enhance the student accommodation search experience or ensure compliance with health and safety regulations are particularly encouraged to engage. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this opportunity valuable as they look to expand their service offerings to a growing demographic of students in the UK.

## Notice

The University is looking to partner with a dedicated student accommodation search engine supplier to help new and continuing students based at our Sunderland and London campuses seamlessly find, view, book and pay for accommodation in the private sector. The search engine will advertise purpose built student accommodation properties in both Sunderland and London, and will be accessed via an integrated link from the University's website. The search engine will have a global presence to allow international students to book accommodation before arriving in the UK. The University will hold no responsibility / liability for the private accommodation providers advertised via the search engine and will seek assurances from the supplier that all the relevant H&S compliance requirements for each accommodation advertised on the site are in place. The search engine will be provided at no cost to the University. In addition students will not incur additional booking charges by using the site. Demand for private rented student accommodation in Sunderland was just under 1400 students (27% of students) as at the end of October 2020. Demand for private rented student accommodation in London is estimated at 550 students (13% of students).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1050223f-460c-4883-afde-b5f508cd2ce7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2021 - 1 Aug 2024 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STUDENTPAD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 70300000 - Real estate agency services on a fee or contract basis
- 70331000 - Residential property services
- 70331100 - Institution management services
- 72414000 - Web search engine providers

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2021 at 09:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1050223f-460c-4883-afde-b5f508cd2ce7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1050223f-460c-4883-afde-b5f508cd2ce7
  19th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://services.sunderland.ac.uk/finance/sections/procurement/

## Provenance

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