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title: "Independent Housing Advice Service"
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buyer: "OXFORD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2018-11-06"
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# Independent Housing Advice Service

Buyer: OXFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc2ae784-ca6f-4419-92a7-5fd6ef8dec91

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## Summary

The Oxford City Council is currently seeking proposals for the "Independent Housing Advice Service," aimed at preventing and alleviating homelessness by providing essential housing advice to the public. This procurement falls under the housing services category and is located in the South East of England. The tender is in the open procurement stage with a deadline for submissions on 10 December 2018. The total contract value is estimated at £80,000, with the contract period commencing on 1 April 2019 and running until 31 March 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in housing services and advice, particularly those that can demonstrate experience in working with local authorities or community support organisations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as they can offer personalised services that align with the Council's goal of addressing homelessness effectively. Companies that can deliver innovative and timely solutions to housing-related issues will be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

An Independent Housing Advice Service is required by Oxford City Council to prevent and alleviate homelessness through the provision of timely housing advice or assistance. The Successful Tenderer shall work in close partnership with the Council and will liaise with and enter into such appropriate arrangements with other statutory and voluntary organisations specified by the Council. The service will provide free housing advice and information on the prevention of homelessness to all members of the public in all tenures throughout the area covered by the Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/796715b8-300a-47c0-9161-bb7f92f78e4c |
| 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 | 6 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| 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 | OXFORD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services

### Codes

- 70333000 - Housing services

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2018 at 16:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/796715b8-300a-47c0-9161-bb7f92f78e4c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/796715b8-300a-47c0-9161-bb7f92f78e4c
  6th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://procontract.due-north.com
  The opportunity is being run on the South East Business Portal.

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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