--- title: "University of Essex - Student Private Accommodation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4067e3b3-b2db-43ed-b202-ce0b257d3a82" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4067e3b3-b2db-43ed-b202-ce0b257d3a82" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4067e3b3-b2db-43ed-b202-ce0b257d3a82.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4067e3b3-b2db-43ed-b202-ce0b257d3a82.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX" published: "2019-08-06" --- # University of Essex - Student Private Accommodation Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4067e3b3-b2db-43ed-b202-ce0b257d3a82 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4067e3b3-b2db-43ed-b202-ce0b257d3a82) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4067e3b3-b2db-43ed-b202-ce0b257d3a82.json) ## Summary The University of Essex is currently in the planning stage of a tender for "Student Private Accommodation." Located in Colchester, England, this procurement aims to secure between 50 to 300 rooms annually in close proximity to the university campus, ensuring a high-quality experience for students. Key dates include the engagement end date on 20th August 2019, which invites potential suppliers to engage with the project. The contract falls under the "Letting services of short-stay furnished accommodation" category, highlighting its focus on providing suitable living arrangements for students. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in student accommodation services, especially those that can offer culturally diverse, high-quality housing. Companies capable of meeting the ANUK Code of Practice standards and providing strong service levels are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the increasing need for student accommodation driven by university expansion and student intake, participating businesses could significantly benefit from this growing market. ## Notice The University has a requirement for the supply of a large scale Student Accommodation to the University of Essex in Colchester. The quantity of rooms is anticipated between 50-300 per annum initially in a location close to the University Campus, preferably within 2 miles distance from the University to enable the full campus experience and in doing so, satisfying the following qualifying criteria needed:- * Reasonable access to the University Campus for students for a. Lectures b. Health and Well being c. Events & Entertainment d. Library services for evening study e. Other associated University Services * Consideration of whether the provider is able to provide single gender and culturally diverse residences * Networking with other students in the Accommodation for studies and provision of indoor communal space to provide students with an area to socialise and study. * Service provision for student well being facilities The amount of rooms we will require may be affected by (list is a guide and not exhaustive) :- * The intake of students for the year requiring University provided Accommodation * University's own plans for additional accommodation being finalised and built * The expansion of the University as a whole creating the additional need * Price and availability of the providers rooms Each room must be of the best possible quality and comparable with a range of UoE accommodation ie. en suite/shared facilities. Service levels must at least meet the standards set out in the ANUK Code of Practice in order to maintain the Universities status as a leading provider of University Accommodation in the UK. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66ddddf1-91d6-4d03-a525-79932fcc4cea | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Aug 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 Aug 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX | | Locality | COLCHESTER | | Post town | Colchester | | Postcode | CO4 3SQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway | | Local authority | Colchester | | Electoral ward | Wivenhoe | | Westminster constituency | Harwich and North Essex | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 55250000 - Letting services of short-stay furnished accommodation - 98340000 - Accommodation and office services ## Release History - 6 Aug 2019 at 11:07 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66ddddf1-91d6-4d03-a525-79932fcc4cea ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66ddddf1-91d6-4d03-a525-79932fcc4cea 6th August 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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