--- title: "Provision of Housing Management Services at Thetford - Temporary Accommodation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6a616cfe-5f32-421a-a380-2254eaa2b2b8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6a616cfe-5f32-421a-a380-2254eaa2b2b8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6a616cfe-5f32-421a-a380-2254eaa2b2b8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6a616cfe-5f32-421a-a380-2254eaa2b2b8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRECKLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL AND SOUTH HOLLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2021-04-12" --- # Provision of Housing Management Services at Thetford - Temporary Accommodation Buyer: BRECKLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL AND SOUTH HOLLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a616cfe-5f32-421a-a380-2254eaa2b2b8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6a616cfe-5f32-421a-a380-2254eaa2b2b8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6a616cfe-5f32-421a-a380-2254eaa2b2b8.json) ## Summary The Breckland District Council and South Holland District Council are currently seeking a management partner through an open procurement process for the provision of housing management services at Thetford's temporary accommodation. This initiative aims to address the undersupply of temporary housing in the Breckland district, with a total contract value of £700,000, commencing from 1st November 2021 and lasting until 31st October 2026. The tender period for submitting bids ends on 11th May 2021. The services are classified under the housing services industry category and will be carried out at a location in Thetford, East of England. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in property management and social housing services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in expanding their market reach. Successful bidders will take responsibility for essential functions such as rent collection and property maintenance in a new facility designed to offer temporary accommodation to households in need. Overall, this project aligns with strategic investments aiming to reduce reliance on more costly accommodation solutions and provides an avenue for businesses to enhance their community impact. ## Notice There is a current undersupply of temporary accommodation in the Breckland district. Following the consideration of detailed evidence prepared by Officers, Members are pursuing an investment strategy which looks to utilise affordable housing in the medium term to meet the needs of eligible households who are in greatest need. The strategy is designed to reduce the Council's expenditure on bed and breakfast accommodation and ensure that suitable temporary accommodation is available to those in need. The Council has purchased a building previously used as a Day Centre in Elm Road in Thetford which is being refurbished and remodelled to provide 18 units of accommodation. o 3 self-contained flats (2 x 3-bedroom flats and 1 x 2-bedroom flat) o 6 single rooms (5 of which are ensuite) o 9 double rooms (all ensuite). In addition, the accommodation will provide shared kitchens, offices, laundry and communal areas including bathrooms and a garden and will be used as temporary accommodation for households to whom the Council has a duty under the Housing Act 1996 and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. The Council will require a management partner who will take responsibility for the day-to-day housing management services for the property including rent collection and repairs. Additional information: In order to view this opportunity, interested bidders must first register on our e-Tendering portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/brecklandcouncil/aspx/Home Once you have registered, you will need to express an interest in this project to view the tender document. All tenders and any points for questions or clarification should be submitted electronically via In-Tend Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a894f02-02bb-4593-84de-c2e9d55d3538 | | 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 | 12 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 11 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £700,000 | | 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 | BRECKLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL AND SOUTH HOLLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | NORFOLK | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR19 1EE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk | | Local authority | Breckland | | Electoral ward | Dereham Neatherd | | Westminster constituency | Mid Norfolk | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 70 - Real estate services ### Codes - 70332200 - Commercial property management services - 70333000 - Housing services ## Release History - 12 Apr 2021 at 08:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a894f02-02bb-4593-84de-c2e9d55d3538 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a894f02-02bb-4593-84de-c2e9d55d3538 12th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/brecklandcouncil/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/brecklandcouncil/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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