--- title: "C0118a ITT - London Boroughs homelessness procurement development plan" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9f0b37a5-eadd-4c91-afcd-735886bc62f3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9f0b37a5-eadd-4c91-afcd-735886bc62f3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9f0b37a5-eadd-4c91-afcd-735886bc62f3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9f0b37a5-eadd-4c91-afcd-735886bc62f3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LONDON COUNCILS" published: "2018-04-25" --- # C0118a ITT - London Boroughs homelessness procurement development plan Buyer: LONDON COUNCILS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f0b37a5-eadd-4c91-afcd-735886bc62f3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9f0b37a5-eadd-4c91-afcd-735886bc62f3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9f0b37a5-eadd-4c91-afcd-735886bc62f3.json) ## Summary The London Councils are conducting a procurement process titled "C0118a ITT - London Boroughs homelessness procurement development plan," aimed at centralising housing procurement functions across various boroughs to enhance efficiency and increase the availability of properties for homeless households. This direct procurement, initiated as a single tender action below the threshold, has a value set at a minimum of £25,000. The tender period concluded on 9th February 2018, while the contract itself commenced on 19th February 2018 and is scheduled to run until 31st May 2018, with the delivery address for the services located in London. This tender represents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in consultancy services related to research and development. Companies with experience in collaborative procurement strategies and those able to formulate effective business plans for housing solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in such initiatives can significantly facilitate business growth, especially in sectors related to social housing consultancy and developmental services. ## Notice *The value of the contract has been registered as a minimum of PS25K - this is not the maximum contract value* Purpose This invitation to tender seeks to procure the business plan and other activities necessary for bringing to fruition the key proposals outlined in the report around collaborative procurement. These proposals look to centralise a proportion of some boroughs' housing procurement functions into a centralised entity, utilising economies of scale and more efficient working processes to increase the number of properties available for households that are homeless or at risk of homelessness. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0feaf240-cc8a-43b4-aa8f-a35987c17708 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Feb 2018 | | Contract period | 26 Feb 2018 - 31 May 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £55,000 | | 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 | LONDON COUNCILS | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 0AL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | TIM GRAY CONSULTANCY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development ## Release History - 25 Apr 2018 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0feaf240-cc8a-43b4-aa8f-a35987c17708 - 29 Jan 2018 at 12:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c1d1e6b-6a98-41c0-9a1a-e1c5f6c0e4e7 - 29 Jan 2018 at 12:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c1d1e6b-6a98-41c0-9a1a-e1c5f6c0e4e7 - 25 Jan 2018 at 15:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c1d1e6b-6a98-41c0-9a1a-e1c5f6c0e4e7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0feaf240-cc8a-43b4-aa8f-a35987c17708 25th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c1d1e6b-6a98-41c0-9a1a-e1c5f6c0e4e7 29th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/64b16be9-28bd-4f07-8e64-30ae0f9c4e16 Equal Opportunities Questionnaire - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/258b9465-a0d9-42f8-8717-b095c46a6300 FOI Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8c653cf9-b6c1-46a9-929e-4a991fb544ed Terms and Conditions sample E - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7abee996-e6a8-46f1-b2ed-109d29aa2e09 C0118a London Boroughs Homelessness Procurement Plan ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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