Published date: 4 March 2024

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 20 March 2024, 10am

Contract summary

Industry

  • Housing services - 70333000

  • Surveying services - 71355000

  • Administrative housing services - 75123000

Location of contract

East of England

Value of contract

£50,000 to £100,000

Procurement reference

BIP846876346

Published date

4 March 2024

Closing date

20 March 2024

Closing time

10am

Contract start date

1 May 2024

Contract end date

1 May 2028

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Restricted procedure

A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from potential contractors for the delivery of regulatory services for Private Sector Housing.

The Council requires that the Contractor is a suitably qualified and experienced to undertake the specific tasks outlined below in respect of the regulation of private sector housing. The contractor will be authorised by the Council to undertake these tasks.

It is expected that the contractor will undertake the following in respect of the regulation of private sector housing:

•Survey and assess housing conditions in the private sector and, where necessary, take enforcement action against owners, landlords, managers and other responsible persons to ensure homes are maintained in a satisfactory condition.

•Conduct Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) inspections and make professional judgements to assess the severity of hazards in the home environment.

•Assist with the implementation, delivery and enforcement of mandatory licensing schemes and be an authorised signatory for all forms of licensing documentation, including licences and associated notices.

•Survey and assess housing conditions in the private sector in respect of application for home repair/home improvement grants. To manage building works and associated contracts involved in carrying out works as specified in the grants including preparing specifications, obtaining estimates or tenders, supervising and approving building work and preparing payment schemes.

•Manage building works and associated contracts involved in carrying out works-in-default, including preparing specifications, obtaining estimates or tenders, supervising and approving building work and preparing payment schemes.

•Undertake appropriate follow up action after the initial intervention which may include: producing written reports or letters, preparing and serving statutory enforcement notices as well as drafting licences for Houses in multiple Occupation.

Please review the Expression of Interest and return completed if your organisation would like to participate.

More information

Links

About the buyer

Contact name

Derek Hatcher

Address

Town hall
Watford
WD17 3EX
UK

Telephone

01923278370

Email

derek.hatcher@watford.gov.uk