--- title: "Housing Options Service T453" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b4284f73-0b9a-4d38-9596-6618cd8982f9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b4284f73-0b9a-4d38-9596-6618cd8982f9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b4284f73-0b9a-4d38-9596-6618cd8982f9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b4284f73-0b9a-4d38-9596-6618cd8982f9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "TRAFFORD COUNCIL" published: "2018-05-18" --- # Housing Options Service T453 Buyer: TRAFFORD COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4284f73-0b9a-4d38-9596-6618cd8982f9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b4284f73-0b9a-4d38-9596-6618cd8982f9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b4284f73-0b9a-4d38-9596-6618cd8982f9.json) ## Summary The Trafford Council is seeking a provider for its Housing Options Service (T453) within the housing services industry category. This procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contract awarded to Salix Homes Ltd on 4 January 2016, and the contract period running from 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2019. The total contract value is £889,000, and the service is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed for this tender was an open procedure, allowing for a competitive bidding process. This opportunity in the housing services sector can facilitate growth for businesses experienced in delivering comprehensive housing advice, homelessness solutions, and engaging with local authorities. Companies that are adept at developing partnerships and delivering services aligned with legislative frameworks, such as the Housing Act 1996, and the Homelessness Act 2002, would find this tender suitable. Given the substantial contract value, businesses targeting public sector contracts and with a proven track record in similar services stand to benefit significantly from this engagement. ## Notice Housing Needs Service The provider will be required to wholeheartedly and willingly take on the responsibilities of the Council and represent the Council in the spirit of true partnership. The provider must take an active part in local joint planning groups with a view to actively promoting the services and effectively engaging with others to improve the services provided. The provider will be expected to take a lead role in developing partnerships and delivering the Council's strategic objectives relating to the services covered by the Housing Needs Services Contract and achieving a Gold Standard Service. The Council has a statutory duty to provide housing advice, homelessness and housing waiting list services to the residents of Trafford. The provision of these services is established under the framework of the Housing Act 1996, as amended by the Homelessness Act 2002. The nature of the work defined in this specification must take into account the requirements of the Housing Act 1996, the Homelessness Act 2002, the Homelessness (Priority Need for Accommodation) Order 2002, the relevant Codes of Guidance published by Communities and Local Government (CLG), the Localism Act 2011 and any subsequent guidance and targets set by central government. The provider must be able to deliver services given any changes in legislation or in case law. Housing Register The provider will ensure that a system is in place to allow applicants on the Council's Housing Waiting List to express choice by bidding for available properties. This is outlined in detail in the Council's Allocation Policy. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52ae0aa8-d823-4c03-a032-dac3c23244ef | | 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 | 18 May 2018 | | Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2015 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 4 Jan 2016 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2016 - 31 Mar 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £900,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £889,000 | | 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 | TRAFFORD COUNCIL | | Locality | STRETFORD | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M32 0TH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Trafford | | Electoral ward | Gorse Hill & Cornbrook | | Westminster constituency | Stretford and Urmston | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SALIX HOMES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 70 - Real estate services ### Codes - 70333000 - Housing services ## Release History - 18 May 2018 at 11:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52ae0aa8-d823-4c03-a032-dac3c23244ef ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52ae0aa8-d823-4c03-a032-dac3c23244ef 18th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=96953758-4890-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.trafford.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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