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title: "Consultancy in Relation to the Introduction of Article 4 Directions (HMO)"
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# Consultancy in Relation to the Introduction of Article 4 Directions (HMO)

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d1aa3235-a52c-4e23-946f-c397faf673d2

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Liverpool City Council seeking consultancy services related to the introduction of Article 4 Directions for House of Multiple Occupations (HMO). This open tender, titled "Consultancy in Relation to the Introduction of Article 4 Directions (HMO)", is classified under the category of Other community, social and personal services. It is set in Liverpool, United Kingdom, with an active status and a tender period ending on 22nd August 2019. The contract has a budget of £50,000 and is scheduled to commence on 28th August 2019, lasting until 30th September 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in urban planning, socio-economic research, and community consultation. Suppliers that specialise in demographic analysis, stakeholder engagement, or have expertise in local government regulations will be particularly suited to compete for this contract. Smaller enterprises and social enterprises are encouraged to apply, given the suitability classification indicating openness to SME participation.

## Notice

Liverpool City Council has approved a House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) Strategy, which involves pursuing the introduction of Article 4 Directions. The Authorities Local Plan will set out policy for assessing HMO applications, which will apply to areas with an Article 4 Direction. The successful supplier will be expected to: * Undertake primary and secondary research at a city wide level to identify and map the location of individual HMO dwellings * Identify and Prioritise Districts were HMO numbers are highest. * Identify/Collate and Analyse the Socio / Demographic and Economic Datasets that demonstrates harm to justify Article 4 Direction(s) * Undertake Consultation with relevant Stakeholders, Local Community / Landlords / Local Councillors etc. * Evidence findings to the standard needed in the event of a High Court Challenge

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88d7cab1-1503-4ecc-a1ae-bcbbac62250b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Aug 2019 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2019 at 07:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88d7cab1-1503-4ecc-a1ae-bcbbac62250b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88d7cab1-1503-4ecc-a1ae-bcbbac62250b
  31st July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.liverpool.gov.uk

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