Housing Management Services for Sefton Council Properties

Sefton Council is establishing a housing programme to address local housing needs and increase affordable housing delivery across the borough. The programme will feature off-the-shelf purchases, Section 106 acquisitions, and potential purchase and renovation of empty homes. All properties will incorporate energy-efficient features aligned with the Council's climate emergency declaration to reduce fuel poverty and energy costs. The housing mix will include social rent, affordable rent, and shared ownership options. The Council's wholly owned company, Sandway Homes Ltd, is developing the first properties at Buckley Hill, Netherton, with handover anticipated in early 2024. Sefton Council seeks to appoint a management partner organisation for a 5-year term (with potential extensions) to manage these new council homes and any additional properties introduced during the agreement period. The Management Agent will be responsible for all housing and property management functions, including tenancy management, maintenance, and day-to-day operations. Sefton Council will act solely as landlord. The service requirements are expected to grow throughout the agreement lifecycle. The stated contract value includes all potential extension periods.