--- title: "Supply of a Discretionary and Selective Licensing Feasibility Study with Scheme Designation Options for Private Sector Housing" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9671efe3-9bc9-4280-a727-03977e2aface" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9671efe3-9bc9-4280-a727-03977e2aface" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9671efe3-9bc9-4280-a727-03977e2aface.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9671efe3-9bc9-4280-a727-03977e2aface.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MEDWAY COUNCIL" published: "2025-01-22" --- # Supply of a Discretionary and Selective Licensing Feasibility Study with Scheme Designation Options for Private Sector Housing Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9671efe3-9bc9-4280-a727-03977e2aface [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9671efe3-9bc9-4280-a727-03977e2aface) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9671efe3-9bc9-4280-a727-03977e2aface.json) ## Summary Medway Council has issued a tender for a "Supply of a Discretionary and Selective Licensing Feasibility Study with Scheme Designation Options for Private Sector Housing." This tender falls under the services category of "Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis" (CPV code: 71241000). The procurement stage is currently at the tender stage with submissions due by 3rd February 2025, 12:00 PM. The contract is set to start on 28th February 2025 and is expected to last for 3 months, with an optional extension of up to 2 more months. The project will be carried out in England, United Kingdom, specifically within the Medway region. This is an open procedure suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. This tender represents a significant business opportunity, especially for consultancy firms specialising in housing, public policy, and feasibility studies. The winning business will have the chance to impact local housing policy and improve conditions for private rental tenants and landlords. This project is ideal for firms with experience in licensing, statutory services, and financial modelling. Engaging in this tender can lead to further opportunities within governmental advisory roles and future public sector contracts. ## Notice PLEASE APPLY VIA THE KENT BUSINESS PORTAL & REGISTER HERE FOR FURTHER DETAILS: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=875ea262-a8d8-ef11-8133-005056b64545&p=8691483f-2f3d-e711-80e1-005056b64545 Medway Council's Private Sector Housing Team provides statutory services and advice to private landlords and private rental tenants. The teams work has an impact upon the health and protection of borough residents and to remedy inadequate housing conditions. Private Sector Housing also licence mobile home sites and houses in multiple occupation and ensure that management regulations are met within these properties. The team required a feasibility study that will allow Medway council to identify the optimum approach to both additional and selective licensing, including robust designations, financial and resource modelling; support to shape the best options and approach to implementation. This feasibility study will provide the basis of the Services cabinet report and will be used to gain agreement to proceed to the next stage, the development of a public consultation; as well as providing a key component contributing to the final Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) submission. The Contract is anticipated to commence in Feb/March 2025 and will continue for a period of 3 months with an option to extend for a further period of 2 months unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of Contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57db1851-1ab7-48cf-a310-0e63210a9bea | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Feb 2025 - 28 May 2025 | | 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 | MEDWAY COUNCIL | | Locality | MEDWAY | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME4 4TR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway | | Local authority | Medway | | Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton | | Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis ## Release History - 22 Jan 2025 at 10:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57db1851-1ab7-48cf-a310-0e63210a9bea - 22 Jan 2025 at 10:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a784ccf-a4d9-43ce-aeea-c85ebcf66538 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57db1851-1ab7-48cf-a310-0e63210a9bea 22nd January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a784ccf-a4d9-43ce-aeea-c85ebcf66538 22nd January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=875ea262-a8d8-ef11-8133-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.medway.gov.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=875ea262-a8d8-ef11-8133-005056b64545&p=8691483f-2f3d-e711-80e1-005056b64545 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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