Appointment of an Agent to Act for the Council in the Sourcing, Acquisition and Refurbishment of Properties

Concepts

• council in the sourcing, acquisition and refurbishment of properties
• torbay council
• torquay
• residential property
• programme of property acquisition
• appointment of an agent
• acquisition
• refurbishment of properties
• renting or leasing
• editable versions of the tender documents

Location

Torquay

Description

Torbay Council are undertaking a programme of property acquisition to ensure they have sufficient housing stock from which they can deliver their Temporary Accommodation services. We are looking for a partner who can work with the Council and be responsible for sourcing, acquiring, and where required, refurbishing properties.

Total Quantity or Scope

In total we require 37 properties (from 2Bed – 5Bed) to deliver our services. All properties need to be sourced from the Torbay area. We require the first wave of properties to be available for occupation by 31st September 2022. We also require a partner who has experience of working with Homes England Grant Scheme schemes and their processes for reporting and auditing.

Renewal Options

Initial term of 12 months with an option to extend for a further 24 months on a 12 month + 12 month basis. E2.1 The Council has identified the following specific changes or modifications, some or all of which may occur over the life of the Contract: (a) the acquisition of units of accommodation through the Council entering into short or long term leasehold arrangements with the Supplier; (b) an increase or decrease in the number of units of accommodation being sourced during the initial term of the Contract; (c) changes to size of units of accommodation being sourced during the initial term of the Contract; (d) the requirement for the provision of additional units of accommodation beyond the initial term of the Contract through purchase and / or leasing arrangements; (e) the acquisition of units of accommodation for use other than temporary accommodation during the initial term of the Contract or within any agreed extension period; (f) the Council may require accommodation to be located outside of the Torbay local authority boundary.

CPV Codes

• 70210000 - Residential property renting or leasing services
• 70200000 - Renting or leasing services of own property
• 70331000 - Residential property services
• 70333000 - Housing services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Options are available.
• Renewals are available.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

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