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title: "Selective Licensing Property Inspections"
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# Selective Licensing Property Inspections

Buyer: OXFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-985fb25c-c90c-4020-88ef-1eba2ee564e8

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## Summary

The Oxford City Council is inviting tenders for the "Selective Licensing Property Inspections" contract, aimed at delivering inspections under the Council's Selective Licensing scheme for private rented homes in Oxford. The contract, classified under Building-inspection services, will focus on lower-risk properties, with an estimated 4,000 properties falling into this category. The tender, conducted through an Open procedure, has a tender period ending on 29th September 2023 and a contract period from 6th November 2023 to 5th November 2026.

This opportunity is suited for businesses providing building inspection services, particularly those focusing on private rented properties. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply. The contract presents a chance for businesses to contribute to improving the quality of private rentals in Oxford and align with the Selective Licensing scheme's objectives. Interested parties can find further details and apply through the In-Tend procurement portal.

## Notice

o The purpose is to deliver inspections required under the Council's Selective Licensing scheme to identify if there are any category one or higher level category two (Band D or E) hazards under the HHSRS system. Where these hazards are identified to request remedial works through agreed approach. This will improve the condition of private rented homes as per the objective of the Selective Licensing scheme. o Almost 10,000 applications for selective licences have been received. All applications are risk rated for inspection. We aim to inspect 60% of licensed properties. o The inspections in this contract will be for lower risk rated properties to allow the council to concentrate on higher risk properties and enforcement on non-compliance. We estimate 4,000 properties will fall into the low risk category. o The inspections are of private rented homes within the city of Oxford. Additional information: Please apply via the In-Tend procurement portal Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/571c02f4-e3de-47c9-b8a2-9e124897d7c2 |
| 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 | 16 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Nov 2023 - 5 Nov 2026 |
| 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 | OXFORD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Holywell |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71315400 - Building-inspection services

## Release History

- 16 Aug 2023 at 16:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/571c02f4-e3de-47c9-b8a2-9e124897d7c2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/571c02f4-e3de-47c9-b8a2-9e124897d7c2
  16th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/oxfordcc/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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