Opportunity

Working with the private sector to deliver temporary accommodation solutions – Block Contract

  • Birmingham City Council

F02: Contract notice

Notice reference: 2021/S 000-019783

Published 13 August 2021, 4:11pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Birmingham City Council

10 Woodcock Street

Birmingham

B4 7WB

Email

etendering@birmingham.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1214648000

Fax

+44 1213037322

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKG31 - Birmingham

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.finditinbirmingham.com

Buyer's address

www.in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

www.in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

www.in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

one.5) Main activity

General public services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Working with the private sector to deliver temporary accommodation solutions – Block Contract

Reference number

P0754

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 98341000 - Accommodation services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

The Council wishes to establish a Block Contract to support the Council’s statutory duty to provide temporary accommodation to vulnerable households under the housing Act 1996, the Homelessness Act 2002 and the Homeless Reduction Act 2017. These Acts require the Council to provide accommodation on a temporary basis for a minimum of 56 days to relieve or prevent homelessness or for a longer term while permanent accommodation is secured. • Lot 1 – Family HMO • Lot 2 – Studio / 1 Bedroomed • Lot 3 – 2 Bedroomed • Lot 4 – 3 Bedroomed • Lot 5 – 4 Bedroomed • Lot 6 – 5 Bedroomed • Lot 7 – 6 Bedroomed The Contract will have the potential to last for up to 10 years. The initial period will be for a period of 6 years with the option to extend for an additional 4 years unless terminated under the terms and conditions of contract.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Family HMO

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 98341000 - Accommodation services
  • 55250000 - Letting services of short-stay furnished accommodation
  • 98341100 - Accommodation management services
  • 70333000 - Housing services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKG31 - Birmingham

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 1 - Family HMO

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

72

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Option to extend for an additional 4 (four) years unless terminated under the terms and conditions of contract.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Studio / 1 Bedroomed

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 55250000 - Letting services of short-stay furnished accommodation
  • 98341100 - Accommodation management services
  • 98341000 - Accommodation services
  • 70333000 - Housing services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKG31 - Birmingham

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 2 – Studio / 1 Bedroomed

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

72

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Option to extend for an additional 4 (four) years unless terminated under the terms and conditions of contract.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

2 Bedroomed

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 55250000 - Letting services of short-stay furnished accommodation
  • 98341100 - Accommodation management services
  • 98341000 - Accommodation services
  • 70333000 - Housing services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKG31 - Birmingham

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 3 - 2 Bedroomed

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

72

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Option to extend for an additional 4 (four) years unless terminated under the terms and conditions of contract.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

3 Bedroomed

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 55250000 - Letting services of short-stay furnished accommodation
  • 98341100 - Accommodation management services
  • 98341000 - Accommodation services
  • 70333000 - Housing services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKG31 - Birmingham

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 4 - 3 Bedroomed

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

72

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Option to extend for an additional 4 (four) years unless terminated under the terms and conditions of contract.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

4 Bedroomed

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 55250000 - Letting services of short-stay furnished accommodation
  • 98341100 - Accommodation management services
  • 98341000 - Accommodation services
  • 70333000 - Housing services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKG31 - Birmingham

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 5 - 4 Bedroomed

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

72

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Option to extend for an additional 4 (four) years unless terminated under the terms and conditions of contract.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

5 Bedroomed

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 55250000 - Letting services of short-stay furnished accommodation
  • 98341100 - Accommodation management services
  • 98341000 - Accommodation services
  • 70333000 - Housing services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKG31 - Birmingham

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 6 - 5 Bedroomed

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

72

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Option to extend for an additional 4 (four) years unless terminated under the terms and conditions of contract.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

6 Bedroomed

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 55250000 - Letting services of short-stay furnished accommodation
  • 98341100 - Accommodation management services
  • 98341000 - Accommodation services
  • 70333000 - Housing services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKG31 - Birmingham

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 7 - 6 Bedroomed

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

72

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Option to extend for an additional 4 (four) years unless terminated under the terms and conditions of contract.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

three.1) Conditions for participation

three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions

Details provided in the tender documentation.

three.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

three.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

13 September 2021

Local time

12:00pm

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

13 September 2021

Local time

12:00pm


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

six.3) Additional information

A vulnerable household is a single person or family who have nowhere to live and are considered vulnerable because of additional factors such as being pregnant, having children, have a medical condition or disability that is adversely impacted by lack of housing. The Temporary Accommodation team uses a range of accommodation types to house homeless households pending permanent re-housing. These include:• Bed and Breakfast Accommodation or Hotels• Council Stock let as Temporary Accommodation• Council Homeless Centres• Rented properties from external companies / organisations • Voluntary Sector supported accommodation Therefore, the Council wishes to establish a Block lease contract to further support the provision of temporary accommodation in the private and social housing sectors for the following quantities.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 Invitation to Tender (ITT) 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 tender submission should be returned by noon on 13th September 2021 via the ‘in-tend’ system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

High Court of England and Wales

Royal Courts of Justice, Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

Country

United Kingdom