AT1594 - Selective and Additional Licensing

Buyer
Luton Council
Value
£3,500,000
Closes
4 December 2026
Where
Luton, the East of England
Type
Open tender

In plain English

Luton Council is buying an outsourced service to run its property licensing scheme under the Housing Act 2004. The contract is worth about £3.5 million and must be fully working from the first day and kept running for the whole contract. The Council keeps the final legal decisions, while the supplier handles the day-to-day administration and supporting work.

What the buyer wants

• Run licensing administration, including receiving and validating applications and data • Engage with landlords and carry out property inspections • Produce reporting and provide enforcement support, with clear escalation of issues to the Council

Requirements

What could rule a small business out: The notice does not state specific financial or certification requirements, but the £3.5 million value and the need for a fully integrated service operating from day one and throughout the contract would most likely rule out a small business bidding alone, unless it can deliver the full scope through a partnership or consortium.

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How to bid

This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.

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Questions about this tender? Email the buyer at procurement@luton.gov.uk.

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