--- title: "QU080 - Feasibility study and options appraisal on bringing social investment to Birmingham's Private Rented Sector (PRS) in order to increase the supply of available low-cost* rental homes" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5954c189-5690-46d1-8f94-4aaebb64ee2d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5954c189-5690-46d1-8f94-4aaebb64ee2d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5954c189-5690-46d1-8f94-4aaebb64ee2d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5954c189-5690-46d1-8f94-4aaebb64ee2d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2017-07-25" --- # QU080 - Feasibility study and options appraisal on bringing social investment to Birmingham's Private Rented Sector (PRS) in order to increase the supply of available low-cost* rental homes Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5954c189-5690-46d1-8f94-4aaebb64ee2d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5954c189-5690-46d1-8f94-4aaebb64ee2d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5954c189-5690-46d1-8f94-4aaebb64ee2d.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is seeking proposals for a feasibility study and options appraisal focused on enhancing social investment in Birmingham's Private Rented Sector (PRS) to increase low-cost rental homes. This initiative is currently in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 3:00 PM on 14th August 2017. The contract is primarily categorised under services, specifically related to feasibility studies, and the anticipated contract period will commence on 18th September 2017 and conclude by 18th December 2017. The maximum budget for this project is £30,000, precisely aimed at addressing housing needs within the Broad Market Area's Local Housing Allowance limits. This tender represents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialised in research and housing services, particularly those with expertise in social investment strategies. By engaging with Birmingham City Council, businesses can contribute to innovative solutions for increasing access to affordable housing, tapping into a project that aligns with social responsibility. Companies capable of providing comprehensive analysis and advisory services in the housing sector would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, especially those experienced in evaluating potential delivery vehicles for public benefit projects. ## Notice Birmingham City Council requires a supplier for the provision of a feasibility study and options appraisal on bringing social investment to Birmingham's Private Rented Sector (PRS) in order to increase the supply of available low-cost rental homes. For the purposes of this feasibility the Council defines low-cost as dwellings with rental levels within the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) limits for the Broad Market Area. The intention is to evaluate the potential viability of various delivery vehicles. Background information Not-withstanding the challenges the Council is seeking to increase access to low-cost private sector homes. The Council is seeking to do this through the creation of a social investment, or similar - organisation that will develop new ways of bringing a previously unused supply of private sector homes to the rental market Birmingham City Council seek to develop a portfolio of leased private sector properties which will be subsequently rented to those in housing need at rent levels no higher than the Local Housing Allowance Limits. A feasibility study and options appraisal will test the viability and assess future options. The maximum budget available for this commission is PS30,000. Quote Invitation If you are interested in providing a quote for this contract, please register interest via the In-tend e-portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/Home Registration and access to the In-tend electronic tendering tool is free and all correspondence for this consultation must be made via this on-line process. Interested parties must download the quotation documentation from In-tend and submit completed quotation. Any problems in accessing or using the In-tend e-portal should be reported to the Corporate Procurement Team via email at cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call 0121 464 8000. The deadline for submitting completed quotation is 1500hrs on Monday 14th August 2017. Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f565fb7e-912e-44e9-b2eb-34f72a71881e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Sep 2017 - 18 Dec 2017 | | 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7WB | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 70 - Real estate services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 70333000 - Housing services - 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis - 72300000 - Data services - 73110000 - Research services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 73420000 - Pre-feasibility study and technological demonstration - 79314000 - Feasibility study - 79315000 - Social research services ## Release History - 25 Jul 2017 at 11:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f565fb7e-912e-44e9-b2eb-34f72a71881e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f565fb7e-912e-44e9-b2eb-34f72a71881e 25th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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