QU469 - Review of Housing Options and Private Rented Services

Tender description

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 1st March 2021 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc