--- title: "P0754 - Working with the private sector to deliver temporary accommodation solutions - Block Contract" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d43d2cbe-c6e1-44d6-a5ed-6a70197031f1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d43d2cbe-c6e1-44d6-a5ed-6a70197031f1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d43d2cbe-c6e1-44d6-a5ed-6a70197031f1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d43d2cbe-c6e1-44d6-a5ed-6a70197031f1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-09-20" --- # P0754 - Working with the private sector to deliver temporary accommodation solutions - Block Contract Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d43d2cbe-c6e1-44d6-a5ed-6a70197031f1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d43d2cbe-c6e1-44d6-a5ed-6a70197031f1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d43d2cbe-c6e1-44d6-a5ed-6a70197031f1.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is seeking to establish a Block Contract titled "Working with the private sector to deliver temporary accommodation solutions." This procurement process falls under the accommodation services industry, specifically aimed at providing temporary accommodation to vulnerable households as mandated by various housing acts. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with submissions due by noon on 4th October 2021. The contracting period for successful bids will commence from 3rd January 2022, potentially lasting up to ten years, comprising an initial six-year term with an option for a four-year extension. This open procurement is being facilitated through the Council's e-tendering system, In-Tend, and encompasses various property types, including family HMOs and different sized accommodations. This opportunity is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in accommodation services and property management. Businesses that offer temporary housing solutions such as bed and breakfast accommodations, supported housing, or other rental properties would find this tender aligns well with their capabilities. Participating in this procurement can significantly contribute to business growth by establishing long-term partnerships with the Council, providing vital services in response to homelessness and ensuring compliance with housing regulations. ## Notice The Council wishes to establish a Block Contract to support the Council's statutory duty to provide temporary accommodation to vulnerable households under the housing Act 1996, the Homelessness Act 2002 and the Homeless Reduction Act 2017. These Acts require the Council to provide accommodation on a temporary basis for a minimum of 56 days to relieve or prevent homelessness or for a longer term while permanent accommodation is secured. A vulnerable household is a single person or family who have nowhere to live and are considered vulnerable because of additional factors such as being pregnant, having children, have a medical condition or disability that is adversely impacted by lack of housing. The Temporary Accommodation team uses a range of accommodation types to house homeless households pending permanent re-housing. These include: o Bed and Breakfast Accommodation or Hotels o Council Stock let as Temporary Accommodation o Council Homeless Centres o Rented properties from external companies / organisations o Voluntary Sector supported accommodation Therefore, the Council wishes to establish a Block lease contract to further support the provision of temporary accommodation in the private and social housing sectors for the following quantities. The tender will be separated into lots for the following property types: o Lot 1 - Family HMO o Lot 2 - Studio / 1 Bedroomed o Lot 3 - 2 Bedroomed o Lot 4 - 3 Bedroomed o Lot 5 - 4 Bedroomed o Lot 6 - 5 Bedroomed o Lot 7 - 6 Bedroomed The Contract will have the potential to last for up to 10 years. The initial period will be for a period of 6 years with the option to extend for an additional 4 years unless terminated under the terms and conditions of contract. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon on 4th October 2021 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d179ad4-59ae-40c6-b876-3d449bbc3931 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Jan 2022 - 2 Jan 2028 | | 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7DJ | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 70 - Real estate services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 55250000 - Letting services of short-stay furnished accommodation - 70333000 - Housing services - 98341000 - Accommodation services - 98341100 - Accommodation management services ## Release History - 20 Sep 2021 at 07:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d179ad4-59ae-40c6-b876-3d449bbc3931 - 10 Sep 2021 at 09:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d179ad4-59ae-40c6-b876-3d449bbc3931 - 13 Aug 2021 at 15:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d179ad4-59ae-40c6-b876-3d449bbc3931 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d179ad4-59ae-40c6-b876-3d449bbc3931 20th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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