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title: "READVERTISED - Feasibility Study on the Introduction of Selective and Additional Licensing Schemes in Preston's Private Rented Sector"
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# READVERTISED - Feasibility Study on the Introduction of Selective and Additional Licensing Schemes in Preston's Private Rented Sector

Buyer: PRESTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9e05877-19da-449b-8032-0de72164a733

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## Summary

The Preston City Council has issued a tender titled "READVERTISED - Feasibility Study on the Introduction of Selective and Additional Licensing Schemes in Preston's Private Rented Sector". This procurement falls under the services industry category with a contract value of £40,000 in GBP. The tender deadline for submissions is 5th April 2024, with the contract expected to start on 30th April 2024 and end on 30th November 2024. The Council aims to address issues within the Private Rented Sector by exploring regulatory approaches to improve living standards and housing conditions in Preston, United Kingdom.

This tender from the Preston City Council presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those in consultancy or research services, to engage in a project that aims to enhance housing quality and regulatory mechanisms in the private rented sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate as potential partners in conducting the feasibility study. By participating in this tender process, businesses can contribute to shaping policies that support the provision of warm, safe, and decent rented homes, aligning with the Council's vision of fostering a fairer and inclusive city of Preston.

## Notice

A variety of external influences have resulted in the Private Rented Sector (PRS) in Preston exhibiting under investment and a decline in standards. Regulation of the sector by the Council is characterised by an increased demand from tenants experiencing poor living conditions, but with no additional capacity to deal with this increased demand, the Council finds itself needing to explore different approaches. The Council recognises that warm, safe and decent rented homes are an essential part of its aspirations to make Preston a fairer and more inclusive city. This tender is to engage a partner to study and produce a report intended to provide a review of the Councils approach to the above issues and identify what options there may be to deal more effectively with the current issues within PRS in Preston, including the option of the introduction of a Selective or Additional Licensing Scheme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29597481-6bfd-4012-b3aa-8c0437eb67af |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2024 - 30 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| 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 | PRESTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 2RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98390000 - Other services

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2024 at 17:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29597481-6bfd-4012-b3aa-8c0437eb67af

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29597481-6bfd-4012-b3aa-8c0437eb67af
  14th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/

## Provenance

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