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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 - AWARD"
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# 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 - AWARD

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c7c5a9d-a70a-40ae-99b9-bb1f6038de54

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## Summary

Birmingham City Council is conducting a procurement process for a feasibility study and options appraisal focusing on enhancing the availability of low-cost rental homes within Birmingham's Private Rented Sector (PRS). This initiative falls under the services industry category, with an open procurement method currently in the award stage. The deadline for submitting completed quotations was set for 1500 hours on 14th August 2017, and the awarded contract commenced on 18th September 2017, concluding on 18th December 2017. The maximum budget allocated for this study is £30,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancies and advisory firms specialising in housing services, feasibility studies, and social research services. Firms with expertise in private sector housing strategies, data analysis, and community funding approaches would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the council seeks innovative ways to mobilise previously unused private sector properties for rental purposes to meet housing needs in Birmingham.

## 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dd58b28-aa8d-447d-ab43-0f1ba6651e71 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2017 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALTAIR ADVISORY AND CONSULTANCY SERVICES |

## 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

- 27 Nov 2017 at 16:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dd58b28-aa8d-447d-ab43-0f1ba6651e71

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dd58b28-aa8d-447d-ab43-0f1ba6651e71
  27th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/Home

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