Planning

SOL - Housing Reviews 2026

SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

30 Jul 2025 at 12:02

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

30 Jul 2025 at 11:59

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is initiating the procurement process for the "SOL - Housing Reviews 2026" contract, targeted at the health and social work services sector. This process is in the planning stage, with a scheduled market engagement milestone due on 12th August 2025, allowing potential bidders to express interest and provide expertise on the service delivery model. The procurement activity, taking place in Solihull, United Kingdom, aims to appoint a service provider capable of delivering independent expert reviews under Section 202 of the Housing Act 1996. Interested parties should anticipate further notices by 3rd November 2025, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st May 2026, running until 1st May 2028, with possible extensions up to May 2030.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in housing review services to bolster their market presence and leverage their expertise in legislative compliance and impartial review processes. Prospective vendors capable of fulfilling local authority service requirements can benefit from a contract valued at approximately £80,000. Firms experienced in the nuances of housing legislation, particularly those familiar with the Homelessness Act 2002, Localism Act 2011, and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, will find this contract an ideal opportunity to expand their portfolio and strengthen their public sector engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SOL - Housing Reviews 2026

Notice Description

The purpose of the contract will be to ensure that decisions requested under S202 of the Housing Act 1996 are made on behalf of SMBC by a suitably qualified and experienced independent expert who is able to offer an impartial and objective review process. The service provider shall effectively discharge SMBC's duty under Section 202 of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended by the Homelessness Act 2002, the Localism Act 2011 and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017) by making and detailing all relevant enquiries; writing review decision letters and adhering to all of the relevant legislative and other legal requirements (including 'The Homelessness (Review Procedure etc.) Regulations 2018'). This will include having due regard to any additional relevant guidance which may be issued by the Government in relation to aspects of the service.

Planning Information

Solihull Council wants to engage with the market to find out which companies are interested in delivering a Housing Reviews Service on behalf of the Council, and to get feedback from specialists within the field as to how the service delivery model should be shaped.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0568fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044249-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 1 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B91 3QB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
St Alphege
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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