--- title: "Housing Reviews under Part 7 Housing Act 1996" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d9e4fab3-5c2f-4880-8691-867e73052cbc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d9e4fab3-5c2f-4880-8691-867e73052cbc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d9e4fab3-5c2f-4880-8691-867e73052cbc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d9e4fab3-5c2f-4880-8691-867e73052cbc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-19" --- # Housing Reviews under Part 7 Housing Act 1996 Buyer: MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d9e4fab3-5c2f-4880-8691-867e73052cbc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d9e4fab3-5c2f-4880-8691-867e73052cbc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d9e4fab3-5c2f-4880-8691-867e73052cbc.json) ## Summary Maidstone Borough Council is seeking quotes from qualified individuals or companies to conduct reviews under s202 of the Housing Act 1996, adhering to relevant case law, regulations, guidance, and legislation. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security," with additional classifications in "Other community, social and personal services." The location for this tender is England, United Kingdom. The procurement process progressed through various stages including the tender release on 18 November 2024, expression of interest deadline on 18 December 2024, submission deadline on 3 January 2025, evaluation in the week commencing 6 January 2025, interviews in the week commencing 20 January 2025, and the appointment of the contractor on 3 March 2025. The procurement stage is complete with the contract awarded on 28 January 2025 to Housing Reviews Ltd, and the contract period spans from 1 April 2025 to 3 March 2030. This tender provides a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the legal and consulting sectors, particularly those specialising in housing and administrative services. Companies with experience in handling comprehensive legislative reviews will find this tender highly suitable. The procurement method was an open procedure, making it accessible for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), although it was not specifically aimed at voluntary, community, or social enterprises (VCSEs). Successful participation in this tender not only enhances business credentials but also opens avenues for long-term collaboration with Maidstone Borough Council. ## Notice Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is looking for quotes from suitably experienced qualified individuals or companies to undertake reviews under s202 Housing Act 1996 (as amended), and in line with all relevant case law, regulations, guidance and associated legislation. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: 18 November 2024 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm 18 December 2024 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm 3 January 2025 Evaluation: w/c 6 January 2025 Interviews: w/c 20 January 2025 Appointment of contractor: w/c 3 March 2025 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d17c240-789e-4aa0-b9d5-215d628d2c4d | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Jan 2025 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 3 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £70,000 | | 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 | MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | MAIDSTONE | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME15 6JQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Maidstone | | Electoral ward | High Street | | Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | HOUSING REVIEWS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 19 Feb 2025 at 15:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d17c240-789e-4aa0-b9d5-215d628d2c4d - 19 Nov 2024 at 13:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d851331a-1500-4705-ac8d-a2846c3d9756 - 18 Nov 2024 at 16:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3ca904f-14f6-4402-ae2e-afb615b8f8bb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d17c240-789e-4aa0-b9d5-215d628d2c4d 19th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d851331a-1500-4705-ac8d-a2846c3d9756 19th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3ca904f-14f6-4402-ae2e-afb615b8f8bb 18th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=48fdd653-caa5-ef11-8132-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.maidstone.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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