--- title: "CBC-1123-T-BA Residential Sales Agent - All Saints View, Houghton Regis" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ec118d0e-6a9c-475c-8f76-6083cb0f0f34" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ec118d0e-6a9c-475c-8f76-6083cb0f0f34" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ec118d0e-6a9c-475c-8f76-6083cb0f0f34.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ec118d0e-6a9c-475c-8f76-6083cb0f0f34.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2020-04-27" --- # CBC-1123-T-BA Residential Sales Agent - All Saints View, Houghton Regis Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec118d0e-6a9c-475c-8f76-6083cb0f0f34 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ec118d0e-6a9c-475c-8f76-6083cb0f0f34) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ec118d0e-6a9c-475c-8f76-6083cb0f0f34.json) ## Summary The Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking a Residential Sales Agent for their Independent Living Scheme at All Saints View in Houghton Regis. This project, currently under construction, is aimed at providing apartments for individuals aged 55 and over, with options for shared ownership. The open tender process is set to conclude with a deadline for expressions of interest on 13th May 2020, and completed tenders must be submitted electronically by noon on 19th May 2020. The contract is anticipated to commence in July 2020, spanning two years with a potential 18-month extension. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the property services and residential sales sectors, particularly those with experience in similar real estate transactions and customer service standards. Firms that understand the eligibility criteria and affordability issues related to shared ownership would be particularly well-suited to compete. This project supports growth for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate relevant past experience and provide references, creating an avenue for them to engage with a robust council-led initiative. ## Notice Residential Sales Agent - All Saints View, Houghton Regis Central Bedfordshire Council is looking for an experienced agent to sell residential apartments in our new Independent Living Scheme in Houghton Regis. The scheme is currently under construction. This Independent Living scheme is for people aged 55 and over. A number of properties will be available for shared ownership, where between 25% to 75% of the property may be purchased. The agent must fully understand the eligibility criteria and customer affordability. The Agent must offer a high level of customer service and be able to engage with applicants to clearly explain and assist with the purchase process. Agents are required to be registered with HMRC under the Money Laundering Regulations. This contract is anticipated to start in July 2020 and is for 2 years for Phase 1, with a potential extension of up to 18 months to include Phase 2. Please see the tender documents and specification for full details of this project. Help and Support - The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you though the Tender process. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all firms quoting, to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification of, then please contact us using the correspondence facility within the In-tend system. Please review the 'Clarification' tab for any update or responses to any questions raised. Deadline for Expressions of interest and availability of downloading documents 13th May 2020. Please ensure that you inform us of your decision to participate. To submit a response, you will be required to Opt In. Opt In- This will confirm to us of your involvement and your intention to submit a return. Opt Out- This will confirm to us that you are not submitting a return. You will be able to provide a reason as to your decision and have the option to cease any system-generated communication. You will be able to opt back in at any point. Completed tenders and attachments should be submitted electronically, by the due date via our 'In-Tend' electronic tendering system. Tenders must be uploaded via the 'My Return' section of the system. Tenders submitted through the correspondence facility will not be considered. Your tender must be submitted via the 'In-Tend' system no later than Noon on Tuesday 19th May 2020. Additional information: Prospective contractors must be able to demonstrate previous experience of similar work and be prepared to provide references. To express an interest, please log in or register on our electronic tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire in order to view the necessary tendering documents and respond accordingly. Please note that once you have registered on In-tend a separate action (expressing an Interest) is required to access the documents, you must click on the actual Tender you wish to access. We accept no liability if you have not expressed an interest in the tender. Please ensure that you inform us of your decision to participate. To submit a response, you will be required to Opt In. Opt In- This will confirm to us of your involvement and your intention to submit a return. Opt Out- This will confirm to us that you are not submitting a return. You will be able to provide a reason as to your decision and have the option to cease any system-generated communication. You will be able to opt back in at any point. 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Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/225c23e5-c51c-4e8b-b4cf-7bf2c74e01da | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Apr 2020 | | Submission deadline | 13 May 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2022 | | 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 | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | SHEFFORD | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG17 5TQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | | Local authority | Central Bedfordshire | | Electoral ward | Shefford | | Westminster constituency | Hitchin | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 70 - Real estate services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 70121000 - Building sale or purchase services - 70121100 - Building sale services - 70123100 - Sale of residential real estate - 70311000 - Residential building rental or sale services - 70331000 - Residential property services - 71315200 - Building consultancy services ## Release History - 27 Apr 2020 at 06:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/225c23e5-c51c-4e8b-b4cf-7bf2c74e01da ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/225c23e5-c51c-4e8b-b4cf-7bf2c74e01da 27th April 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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