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title: "Feasibility Study on the Introduction of Selective and Additional Licensing Schemes in Preston's Private Rented Sector"
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# Feasibility Study on the Introduction of Selective and Additional Licensing Schemes in Preston's Private Rented Sector

Buyer: PRESTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f2ad617-5f0e-46ab-ae62-d5a462270738

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## Summary

The Preston City Council is seeking a partner to conduct a Feasibility Study on the Introduction of Selective and Additional Licensing Schemes in the Private Rented Sector. This opportunity falls under the services category and has a value of £40,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period ending on December 15, 2023, and a contract period starting on January 17, 2024, and ending on June 28, 2024. The study will address the challenges faced in providing safe and decent rented homes in Preston, aimed at making the city more inclusive.

This tender by Preston City Council presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in a project that tackles housing issues in Preston. Businesses well-versed in community, social, and personal services may find this tender particularly suited to their expertise. The partnership will involve examining different approaches to improving the quality of the Private Rented Sector in Preston, potentially leading to future collaborations and initiatives in the sector.

## Notice

A variety of external influences have resulted in the Private Rented Sector (PRS) in Preston exhibiting under investment and a decline in standards. Regulation of the sector by the Council is characterised by an increased demand from tenants experiencing poor living conditions, but with no additional capacity to deal with this increased demand, the Council finds itself needing to explore different approaches. The Council recognises that warm, safe and decent rented homes are an essential part of its aspirations to make Preston a fairer and more inclusive city. This tender is to engage a partner to study and produce a report intended to provide a review of the Councils approach to the above issues and identify what options there may be to deal more effectively with the current issues within PRS in Preston, including the option of the introduction of a Selective or Additional Licensing Scheme. This opportunity is advertised and managed through The Chest Procurement Portal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bad42ae-4956-400c-a488-e7a8201c947d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Jan 2024 - 28 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| 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 | PRESTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 2RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2023 at 13:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bad42ae-4956-400c-a488-e7a8201c947d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bad42ae-4956-400c-a488-e7a8201c947d
  1st December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.preston.gov.uk/

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