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title: "QU469 - Review of Housing Options and Private Rented Services - AWARD"
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# QU469 - Review of Housing Options and Private Rented Services - AWARD

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3decbec0-b94c-4721-8d5b-d7395ca90eaf

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## Summary

The Birmingham City Council has completed a procurement process for the contract titled "QU469 - Review of Housing Options and Private Rented Services - AWARD." This service falls under the housing domain and is situated in the West Midlands, UK. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, and the contract duration spans from 1st July 2021 to 1st May 2022. A total value of £90,000 has been allocated to this contract, with a deadline for quotations set for noon on 5th March 2021. The process involved a comprehensive evaluation focusing on improving housing services and accommodating an increase in demand in the private rented sector.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the consulting sector, particularly those specialised in housing services, analysis, and evaluation consultancy. Firms able to provide expert insights into housing options and strategies for managing temporary accommodation needs would be well-suited to engage in such tenders. The emphasis on detailed evaluations and recommendation reports suggests that businesses with strong analytical capabilities and a track record of improving housing service delivery will find themselves particularly competitive for future contracts within this sector.

## Notice

The Council requires a consultant to undertake a comprehensive evaluation and review of its Housing Options and Private Rented Services with a focus on the private rented sector, assessment of housing, assessment of housing need, allocation of social housing and homelessness in particular temporary accommodation. A review is sought to provide an expert evaluation of the current service delivery and options for improvement to meet the requirements of a vast increase in the size of the sector. The evaluation will include the consideration of a selective licensing scheme, development of a service strategy and review of service delivery to meet the needs of the expanded market. In addition, an evaluation for utilising capacity in the private rented sector to provide settled accommodation to households in housing need. E.g. leasing arrangements and incentives for private sector landlords. The study will cover the following 3 stages: * Stage 1 - Inspection of the service including review of current practice, resources, establishes an evidence base, review of relevant policies and procedures, seek stakeholder views etc. This stage is to result in a comprehensive picture of where the service is currently at. * Stage 2 - Evaluation and assessment. To be conducted and presented to the Council taking account of the key stages of the customer journey and relevant statutory processes; options available for improving standards in the private rented sector * Stage 3 - Final report and Recommendations for implementation to explore how the potential interventions and system changes could be implemented This contract will be for a period of 12 months commencing March 2021 until 07 March 2022. 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 5th March 2021 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59aac899-9c61-4857-a436-2a066f65006d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 1 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7DJ |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEIL MORLAND HOUSING CONSULTANT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 70333000 - Housing services
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2021 at 12:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59aac899-9c61-4857-a436-2a066f65006d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59aac899-9c61-4857-a436-2a066f65006d
  6th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/

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