Planning

Mental Health Supported Housing Project

DENBIGHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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04 Dec 2025 at 14:28

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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19 Nov 2025 at 15:06

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process is initiated by Denbighshire County Council in the United Kingdom, focusing on the "Mental Health Supported Housing Project" within the service industry category. The project aims to provide accommodation and support to citizens affected by homelessness with mental health needs, promoting independence and well-being. Located in Rhyl, UK, the contract planning stage currently includes milestones such as a "meet the buyer" event scheduled for 27th January 2026 via Microsoft Teams. Interested parties are invited to learn more about the contract's expectations. The contract is organised as a "light touch" regime procurement process, valued at £1,120,000 with a gross amount of £1,300,000, and will run from 1st November 2026 to 31st October 2029, with possible renewal until 2031. Welsh devolved regulations apply to this procurement process.

This tender represents a vital opportunity for firms specialising in health and social work services, other community services, and housing services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suited to participate and contribute to the project's goals of delivering flexible, citizen-led support. By addressing complex issues such as mental health, substance misuse, and relationship breakdown, participating businesses can aid in breaking the cycle of homelessness and improve community health and well-being. Engaging with this procurement process can also enhance business growth through substantial contract value and long-term collaboration with Denbighshire County Council. The initial planning phase offers prospects for businesses to interact and understand project specifics through market engagement events and consultations, paving the way for tailored service provision and strategic growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mental Health Supported Housing Project

Notice Description

This will be a holistic, citizen led, high intensity supported housing project aimed to provide accommodation and support to citizens affected by homelessness who have mental health needs. Citizens will have high level support needs with many needing support to develop basic independent living skills. The support provided will be flexible and person-centered, supporting people to overcome barriers to homelessness by addressing mental health, substance misuse or any other problems they may face, helping to improve their health and well-being. For many people the cycle of homelessness is interwoven with complex issues such as relationship breakdown, domestic abuse, drugs and alcohol, mental health issues and offending. This project will provide safe, secure accommodation whilst supporting citizens to overcome issues by providing the right support to re-build self-esteem, confidence and improve mental wellbeing. The contract value is estimated at this time, confirmed contract dimensions will be provided in the project specification. Details of a meet the buyer event for this contract are provided in the engagement section of this notice.

Planning Information

A meet the buyer event for this contract will taking place via Microsoft Teams at 10.00am on 27/01/26 to give potential providers opportunity to learn more about the expectations of the contract and answer any queries. To book your attendance at this event please email Lauren Roberts at CandCteamASCH@denbighshire.gov.uk and a meeting invite link will be sent out nearer to the time to your requested email address. Separately engagement will consult with citizens who are currently supported by the provision, staff from the current providers and any suitable stakeholders. Consultation will be offered via questionnaire and/or face to face engagement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e493
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079788-2025
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

70333000 - Housing services

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,120,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 2025Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Apr 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 3-4 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
DENBIGHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lauren Roberts
Contact Email
candcteamasch@denbighshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01824 706091

Buyer Location

Locality
RHYL
Postcode
LL18 3DP
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire
Delivery Location
TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire
Local Authority
Denbighshire
Electoral Ward
Rhyl East
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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