--- title: "GB-WATFORD: Regulation Services for Private Sector Housing" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e387e80f-28c9-4908-ba0d-1d2d129b8d59" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e387e80f-28c9-4908-ba0d-1d2d129b8d59" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e387e80f-28c9-4908-ba0d-1d2d129b8d59.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e387e80f-28c9-4908-ba0d-1d2d129b8d59.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-03-04" --- # GB-WATFORD: Regulation Services for Private Sector Housing Buyer: WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e387e80f-28c9-4908-ba0d-1d2d129b8d59 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e387e80f-28c9-4908-ba0d-1d2d129b8d59) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e387e80f-28c9-4908-ba0d-1d2d129b8d59.json) ## Summary The Watford Borough Council is seeking expressions of interest from potential contractors for the delivery of regulatory services for Private Sector Housing. The procurement process involves surveying housing conditions, conducting inspections, assisting with licensing schemes, managing building works, and undertaking enforcement actions. The contract has a value of £100,000, with a tender deadline on March 20, 2024. The contract period is set to start on May 1, 2024, and end on May 1, 2028. This opportunity falls under the main procurement category of services and is suitable for VCSEs. This tender for Regulation Services for Private Sector Housing in Watford presents an opportunity for businesses experienced in housing services, administrative housing services, and surveying services to grow their portfolio. Contractors should be qualified and experienced in regulatory services for Private Sector Housing to participate in this restricted procedure. The involvement of VCSEs is encouraged, and interested organisations should review the Expression of Interest to submit their proposals by the deadline. ## Notice The Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from potential contractors for the delivery of regulatory services for Private Sector Housing. The Council requires that the Contractor is a suitably qualified and experienced to undertake the specific tasks outlined below in respect of the regulation of private sector housing. The contractor will be authorised by the Council to undertake these tasks. It is expected that the contractor will undertake the following in respect of the regulation of private sector housing: *Survey and assess housing conditions in the private sector and, where necessary, take enforcement action against owners, landlords, managers and other responsible persons to ensure homes are maintained in a satisfactory condition. *Conduct Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) inspections and make professional judgements to assess the severity of hazards in the home environment. *Assist with the implementation, delivery and enforcement of mandatory licensing schemes and be an authorised signatory for all forms of licensing documentation, including licences and associated notices. *Survey and assess housing conditions in the private sector in respect of application for home repair/home improvement grants. To manage building works and associated contracts involved in carrying out works as specified in the grants including preparing specifications, obtaining estimates or tenders, supervising and approving building work and preparing payment schemes. *Manage building works and associated contracts involved in carrying out works-in-default, including preparing specifications, obtaining estimates or tenders, supervising and approving building work and preparing payment schemes. *Undertake appropriate follow up action after the initial intervention which may include: producing written reports or letters, preparing and serving statutory enforcement notices as well as drafting licences for Houses in multiple Occupation. Please review the Expression of Interest and return completed if your organisation would like to participate. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e012d7e-91b6-4f4b-9983-8038841a149c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Mar 2024 | | Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2024 - 1 May 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 | WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WATFORD | | Post town | Watford | | Postcode | WD17 3EX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Watford | | Electoral ward | Park | | Westminster constituency | Watford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 70 - Real estate services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 70333000 - Housing services - 71355000 - Surveying services - 75123000 - Administrative housing services ## Release History - 4 Mar 2024 at 15:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e012d7e-91b6-4f4b-9983-8038841a149c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e012d7e-91b6-4f4b-9983-8038841a149c 4th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-WATFORD:-Regulation-Services-for-Private-Sector-Housing/67BT4924UT Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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