# For the Provision of an Empty Homes and Social Lettings Agent

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Oldham Council](/buyers/oldham-council/contract-awards)
- Published: 18 November 2016
- Planned start: 1 September 2016
- Planned end: 31 August 2021
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 3cb163ff-6e6e-46dd-934a-a69122cafc26-94992
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-986b190c-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

## Description

Oldham Council is seeking a best in class provider as an Empty Homes and Social Letting Agent across the Oldham borough\. The Empty Homes and Social Lettings Agent is required to carry out 3 key functions i\. To develop and manage a portfolio of private properties by working with property owners\. The Empty Homes and Social Letting Agency will support residents in accessing high quality homes for rent\. This would incorporate a ?bond scheme? to support individuals into the private rented sector\. ii\. To undertake the Managing Agent role for privately owned properties that form part of a ?voluntary leasing scheme?\. iii\. To undertake the Managing Agent role for privately owned properties that are subject to Management Orders The key objectives of the contract are to: ? Support the Council?s Housing Strategy and emerging Empty Homes Delivery Plan to bring empty properties back into use\. ? Support the Council in easing the growing demand for social housing and incidences of homelessness\. ? Provide high quality suitable housing for rent in the private sector\. ? Support the Council in improving access to affordable housing options for those in housing need in the borough\. More information can be found in the procurement documents on the Chest \(www\.the-chest\.org\.uk\)\. Additional information: Please upload submissions on the Chest; no email or hard copies will be accepted\. All submissions to be uploaded via the Chest; no hard or email copies will be accepted\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cb163ff-6e6e-46dd-934a-a69122cafc26-94992)