Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Cheshire East Borough Council
Westfields, Middlewich Road
Sandbach
CW11 1HZ
Contact
Mrs Louise Fenn
louise.fenn@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1270686454
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD62 - Cheshire East
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/
Buyer's address
http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
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
22 110 TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION SOLUTIONS
Reference number
DN632001
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 70300000 - Real estate agency services on a fee or contract basis
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This is a PIN or Prior indicative notice which may be used to reduce timescales, following a market consultation exercise and depending on the outcome of this.
Cheshire East Council are looking to explore ways in which it may be possible to procure an initial 20 properties to support homeless residents, the properties should be located in a variety of areas across the footprint of the Cheshire East borough. The number of properties may increase and there may be a requirement to consider more innovative solutions if more housing is needed. The Council wishes to consult with suitably experienced organisations that have a proven track record in operating temporary accommodation. The purposes of this consultation is to seek the views of market participants and to help the Council to structure a potential future procurement process.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,200,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 55200000 - Camping sites and other non-hotel accommodation
- 98341000 - Accommodation services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD62 - Cheshire East
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Cheshire East Borough Council are anticipating a rise in homelessness in the coming months, due to a number of unpredicted factors. The Council wishes to consult with organisations that have relevant experience in the delivery and management of residential accommodation to ensure that we have explored all opportunities available to us to increase provision. It is anticipated that the Council will need to procure a number of types of properties and our initial indications are that we will require:
2 x 1 bed self contained accommodation
4 x 2 bed houses or flats
8 x 3 bed houses
6 x 4+ bed houses
The properties would be located across Crewe, Macclesfield, Handforth, Wilmslow, Congleton, Sandbach and Nantwich. The Council would be open to more innovative solutions including the possibility of sourcing the block booking of a small hotel, serviced apartments or student accommodation for a period of 12-24 months
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £1,200,000
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.2.14) Additional information
Initially the Council will be seeking views on 3 options, there will be a market consultation questionnaire available via the Chest portal. Those who wish to be involved in this consultation, should express an interest in the project and complete the questionnaire document.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
17 October 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom