--- title: "Open Framework for the Provision of Temporary Accommodation Solutions with the Private Sector and Private Registered Providers of Social Housing" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-901428b8-58cc-4ade-bd3a-68754767e903" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-901428b8-58cc-4ade-bd3a-68754767e903" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-901428b8-58cc-4ade-bd3a-68754767e903.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-901428b8-58cc-4ade-bd3a-68754767e903.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-20" --- # Open Framework for the Provision of Temporary Accommodation Solutions with the Private Sector and Private Registered Providers of Social Housing Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-901428b8-58cc-4ade-bd3a-68754767e903 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-901428b8-58cc-4ade-bd3a-68754767e903) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-901428b8-58cc-4ade-bd3a-68754767e903.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is inviting applications for an open framework for the provision of temporary accommodation solutions within the private sector and private registered providers of social housing. The tender, classified under CPV codes 55250000, 70210000, 70330000, and 98341000, pertains to the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The tender process follows an open procedure above threshold, currently active since 20 February 2025, with a tender period ending on 28 March 2025. Interested providers are encouraged to join a virtual bidders' information event via MS Teams on 5 March 2025. The open framework will span three years, with the possibility of annual extensions for up to two additional years, aiming to support the council’s statutory obligations related to housing vulnerable households. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in property letting and management services or those looking to expand into the public sector housing market. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The framework's flexibility allows providers to join at various times, increasing their chances to secure long-term lease arrangements of up to 10 years and 1 day or shorter licenses with renewal options. By participating, businesses can enhance their market presence while contributing to a vital public service. The contracting process is administered through Birmingham City Council’s e-tendering system, In-tend. ## Notice Birmingham City Council wishes to invite providers to submit applications to join an open framework for the provision of temporary accommodation through the private rented sector and private registered providers of social housing. The open framework will be for a period of 3 years, with the option to extend for a further 2 years in yearly increments. Providers will be able to apply to join the Open Framework Agreement any time during the 3 year framework period and during any extension periods taken up. Although the Open Framework Agreement will remain open to applications, these will only be viewed and assessed at fixed periods of the year. There will be no limit to the number of providers who can join the Open Framework throughout its duration. We invite all interested providers to a virtual bidders' information event via MS Teams on the 5th March 2025 from 2:30 to 4:00pm GMT. To book a place at this event, please complete the online booking form by no later than 5.00 p.m. on 4th March 2025 by copying and pasting the following web link into your web browser: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Z86aaeTSzUuzA9K74rm78WaZjyJQhqdMv9qbgpTTl_FUMEFJRE1JTFA0NkEwUUFGVUNPU0RGSTYxSS4u This event will take place virtually with further information being sent nearer the time. A maximum of two representatives per organisation will be able to attend. The purpose of the open framework is to support the Council's statutory duty to provide temporary accommodation to vulnerable households under the housing Act 1996, the Homelessness Act 2002 and the Homeless Reduction Act 2017. The council does recognise that due to demand, properties may be acquired out of City. We would expect the properties are no more than an hour's journey time away from the City Centre using public transport. The open framework will be established on the following property types: One Bedroom, Two Bedrooms, Three Bedrooms, Four Bedrooms, Five Bedrooms, Six Bedrooms. All accommodation must meet the most current health and safety standards relevant to the accommodation type. Call-off contracts awarded under the framework are anticipated to be for a period of 10 years and 1 day under a lease arrangement for that period for each property or a period of 2 years with the option to extend for 4 further periods of 2 years under a license arrangement for each property. The Council reserves the right to award contracts on the above basis at their discretion. It is anticipated that the majority of call-off contracts will be awarded under a 10 year and 1 day lease arrangement. Successful providers and landlords supplying property under a lease arrangement will be required to follow the Land Registry lease registration process. Additional information: The Council will be using its e-tendering system (In-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and interested providers must log in to the system to be able to access and download the procurement documents. The web address is: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31f03615-e259-4a7a-b469-399e6cee42a7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 20 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 May 2025 - 26 May 2028 | | 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 | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B1 1BB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Ladywood | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 70 - Real estate services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 55250000 - Letting services of short-stay furnished accommodation - 70210000 - Residential property renting or leasing services - 70330000 - Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis - 98341000 - Accommodation services ## Release History - 20 Feb 2025 at 17:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31f03615-e259-4a7a-b469-399e6cee42a7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31f03615-e259-4a7a-b469-399e6cee42a7 20th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Z86aaeTSzUuzA9K74rm78WaZjyJQhqdMv9qbgpTTl_FUMEFJRE1JTFA0NkEwUUFGVUNPU0RGSTYxSS4u - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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