--- title: "QU469 - Review of Housing Options and Private Rented Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ff243604-07d8-4dbf-8697-b1ebce52be98" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ff243604-07d8-4dbf-8697-b1ebce52be98" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff243604-07d8-4dbf-8697-b1ebce52be98.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff243604-07d8-4dbf-8697-b1ebce52be98.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-02-24" --- # QU469 - Review of Housing Options and Private Rented Services Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff243604-07d8-4dbf-8697-b1ebce52be98 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ff243604-07d8-4dbf-8697-b1ebce52be98) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff243604-07d8-4dbf-8697-b1ebce52be98.json) ## Summary The Birmingham City Council is currently seeking a consultant for the tender titled "QU469 - Review of Housing Options and Private Rented Services." This procurement is classified under housing services and takes place in Birmingham, West Midlands. The procurement is in the Tender stage, with the tender submission deadline set for 12:00 on 1st March 2021. The contract period will commence on 14th March 2021 and conclude on 13th March 2022. Interested suppliers must register on the Council's e-tendering system, in-tend, to express interest and submit bids. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in housing consultancy, feasibility studies, and evaluation services. Companies with expertise in assessing housing needs, service delivery improvements, and implementing innovative solutions for the private rented sector will be particularly well-positioned to compete. As the Council seeks to enhance its housing options and address homelessness, this contract offers a pathway for growth and collaboration in response to increasing social housing needs. ## Notice The Council requires a consultant to undertake a comprehensive evaluation and review of its Housing Options and Private Rented Services with a focus on the private rented sector, assessment of housing, assessment of housing need, allocation of social housing and homelessness in particular temporary accommodation. A review is sought to provide an expert evaluation of the current service delivery and options for improvement to meet the requirements of a vast increase in the size of the sector. The evaluation will include the consideration of a selective licensing scheme, development of a service strategy and review of service delivery to meet the needs of the expanded market. In addition, an evaluation for utilising capacity in the private rented sector to provide settled accommodation to households in housing need. E.g. leasing arrangements and incentives for private sector landlords. The study will cover the following 3 stages: * Stage 1 - Inspection of the service including review of current practice, resources, establishes an evidence base, review of relevant policies and procedures, seek stakeholder views etc. This stage is to result in a comprehensive picture of where the service is currently at. * Stage 2 - Evaluation and assessment. To be conducted and presented to the Council taking account of the key stages of the customer journey and relevant statutory processes; options available for improving standards in the private rented sector * Stage 3 - Final report and Recommendations for implementation to explore how the potential interventions and system changes could be implemented This contract will be for a period of 12 months commencing March 2021 until 07 March 2022. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed quotation submission should be returned by noon on 5th March 2021 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c75aed25-5f3e-4669-8237-f938ca534c23 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Mar 2021 - 13 Mar 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7DJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 70 - Real estate services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 70333000 - Housing services - 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis - 71620000 - Analysis services - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services ## Release History - 24 Feb 2021 at 14:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c75aed25-5f3e-4669-8237-f938ca534c23 - 19 Feb 2021 at 17:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c75aed25-5f3e-4669-8237-f938ca534c23 - 19 Feb 2021 at 17:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c75aed25-5f3e-4669-8237-f938ca534c23 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c75aed25-5f3e-4669-8237-f938ca534c23 24th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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