--- title: "Provision of an online Student Accommodation Search Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2d19bab4-4306-4a28-a46e-cb3d6afff795" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2d19bab4-4306-4a28-a46e-cb3d6afff795" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2d19bab4-4306-4a28-a46e-cb3d6afff795.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2d19bab4-4306-4a28-a46e-cb3d6afff795.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND" published: "2021-06-15" --- # Provision of an online Student Accommodation Search Service Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2d19bab4-4306-4a28-a46e-cb3d6afff795 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2d19bab4-4306-4a28-a46e-cb3d6afff795) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2d19bab4-4306-4a28-a46e-cb3d6afff795.json) ## Summary The University of Sunderland is currently seeking an online Student Accommodation Search Service, which aims to assist both new and continuing students at its Sunderland and London campuses in locating, booking, and paying for private accommodation. This tender is classified under real estate agency services and is part of an open procurement process, with submissions due by 2 July 2021. The contract is set to commence on 2 August 2021 and will run until 1 August 2024. The service will be provided at no cost to the University and will not impose booking charges on students. This opportunity presents a chance for businesses, particularly those specialising in web search engine development, residential property services, and institutional management, to engage with a reputed educational institution. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises are encouraged to participate, as the tender is likely to favour nimble service providers capable of delivering innovative solutions for the student accommodation sector. With a growing demand for private rental accommodation among students, firms positioned in this space can leverage this contract to enhance their market presence and capabilities. ## 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). Additional information: Via University of Sunderland In-Tend portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5df9e67b-8f14-4304-a8b4-a719d7b00123 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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) | ## 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 - 15 Jun 2021 at 14:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5df9e67b-8f14-4304-a8b4-a719d7b00123 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5df9e67b-8f14-4304-a8b4-a719d7b00123 15th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://services.sunderland.ac.uk/finance/sections/procurement/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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