CPU 7602 Nottingham Rental Standard - student accreditation and related partnership services
NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCILEstimated Value
£88,000 – £0
Deadline
31 August 2025
Published
16 April 2026
Type
services
Overview
Accreditation and related services for licensed student properties
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Nottingham City Council is looking for an organisation to provide accreditation services for student rental properties and run a partnership scheme. This means setting standards, inspecting properties, and certifying landlords who meet those standards to ensure student housing quality across the city.
Requirements
- Ability to develop and manage an accreditation scheme for student rental properties
- Experience in property standards, inspections, or housing quality assurance
- Capacity to carry out property inspections and assessments
- Ability to maintain a register of accredited landlords and properties
- Experience working with local authorities or similar public bodies
- Insurance and appropriate governance structures
- No specific qualifications listed — check full tender documents for detailed mandatory criteria
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Design and launch an accreditation scheme with clear standards for student properties
- Conduct property inspections to verify compliance with the scheme standards
- Assess landlord applications and decide who receives accreditation
- Maintain and publish a register of accredited properties and landlords
- Provide feedback and support to landlords to help them meet standards
- Work with Nottingham City Council on scheme promotion and landlord engagement
- Manage the day-to-day running of the partnership scheme
- Report on scheme performance and accreditation numbers to the council
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a service contract, not a one-off project — you'll be running an ongoing scheme, so check how long the contract runs (usually 3-5 years) and what renewal or exit terms exist.
- 2Look for the 'specification' or 'service requirements' section in the full tender documents — this will detail exactly what standards properties must meet and how often they need inspecting.
- 3Check the financial model carefully: find out if you're paid a fixed fee, per-property fees, or a combination — and whether the council guarantees a minimum number of properties.
- 4Search for 'Key Performance Indicators' (KPIs) — these are the targets you'll be measured against (e.g. 'inspect 80% of registered properties per year'), and missing them can affect payment or contract renewal.
- 5Identify who the 'contract manager' is at the council — this is your main point of contact; poor communication here is a common issue.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're small, consider partnering with a larger housing or inspection organisation as a subcontractor — you could bid jointly, sharing the risk and expertise.
- Check if the council weights 'social value' in scoring — many now do. Highlight how your scheme benefits students (e.g. dispute resolution support, welfare signposting) or local communities (e.g. jobs created) to boost your bid score.
- Build in a 'mobilisation period' cost to your bid — setting up a new scheme takes 2-3 months (recruiting staff, designing the website, training inspectors, marketing). Don't underestimate this or you'll lose money early on.
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NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCILKey Dates
Published
16 April 2026
Submission deadline
31 August 2025
Notice type
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