UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

SCH and SMBC intends to create a Flexible Contracting Arrangement (FCA) with the aim of reducing spot purchasing for temporary accommodation. Providers in the market will be able to apply to join the FCA and will be awarded a contract, with either SCH or SMBC separately, under the FCA only if their application meets the minimum requirements and assurance checks are satisfactory. New applicants can apply to join the FCA at any point during the period of validity. The CSW-Jets (SMBC’s e-tendering portal) will be used to submit applications to join the FCA and be considered for provision of temporary accommodation. This FCA would be used to procure temporary accommodation for all families and single people.

Solihull Council established Solihull Community Housing (SCH) as an Arms Length Management Organisation (ALMO) in April 2004 to manage and maintain the Councils’ housing stock. With the use of £63.3M of additional funding to help achieve the Decent Homes Standard, SCH transformed, improved and modernised the interiors of the housing stock as well as achieve a 3 star (excellent) rating by the Audit Commission in 2008. SCH sets out its priorities for the year in its annual Delivery Plan organised as strategic objectives which are aligned to the strategic aims set out in the SCH Strategic Vision. Each objective has linked work packages and delivery milestones.SCH is seeking proposals from firms wishing to be considered for appointment as statutory external auditors and advisors to the company. All firms wishing to be considered for the award of this contract must be able to demonstrate at least three years’ experience in the provision of finance auditing and tax services and gene