Planning

West Northamptonshire Council Supported Housing Needs Assessment

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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27 Feb 2026 at 08:57

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

26 Feb 2026 at 15:33

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for conducting a Supported Housing Needs Assessment (SHNA). This initiative aims to support the Council in developing its first Local Supported Housing Strategy as mandated by the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023. The process involves engaging with the market to gather insights and propose approaches for delivering the assessment. The engagement event is scheduled for 06 March 2026 via MS Teams, with registration closing on 04 March 2026. Businesses should note the project's assessed value has been updated to £65,000, and the services fall under the business analysis consultancy sector, specifically targeting delivery in the UKF24 region.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in business analysis consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in assessing housing needs across diverse populations. Organisations that can contribute innovative methodologies, engage effectively with various stakeholders, and provide detailed analyses on housing needs will find this contract advantageous for expanding their portfolio. The project will run from 01 May 2026 to 30 November 2026, offering ample time for detailed work and collaboration with public authorities, support providers, voluntary organisations, and more. Businesses looking to influence housing policy or expand their service capabilities should consider participating in this strategic engagement initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

West Northamptonshire Council Supported Housing Needs Assessment

Notice Description

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is exploring market interest and capability to deliver a comprehensive Supported Housing Needs Assessment (SHNA). This work is required to support the Council in meeting new statutory obligations to develop Local Supported Housing Strategy introduced by the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023 (SHROA), which came into force on 29 August 2023. The needs assessment commissioned through this process will form the evidence base for WNC's first Local Supported Housing Strategy which must be published by 31 March 2027 and must adhere to all statutory requirements under SHROA. Scope of Services West Northamptonshire requires a detailed understanding of current and future need across a range of cohorts including (but not limited to): * Older people * Physical disabilities and long-term conditions * Mental Health * Learning disabilities, autism and complex needs * Homeless and rough sleepers households * Young people including care leavers * Substance Misuse * Offenders and those at risk of offending, * Domestic abuse victims/survivors (not in scope) * Any additional specialist cohorts identified locally Purpose of the Market Engagement Given the breadth and complexity of the required assessment, the Council wishes to engage with interested organisations to discuss and seek views on proposals for this new contract. This will include: * Gather market insight to understand current approaches, methodologies, and innovations in the delivery of supported housing needs assessments. * Market capacity for the project * Suggestions around engagement with other parties including effective approaches for involving registered providers, support providers, health partners, voluntary and community organisations, developers, and lived-experience groups. * Timescales for completing the SHNA * Broad estimate of project value to help determine the procurement route and budget parameters This soft market engagement is not a call for competition, a prequalification exercise, or an invitation to tender. It is exclusively an information gathering exercise.

Planning Information

How to register Date: Friday 06 March 2026 Time: 13:00-14:00 Venue: MS Teams - link upon request to procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk A short presentation from WNC will be followed by Q&A and an open discussion. How to participate We hope you can join us. To register for the event please email procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk by 04 March 2026 12pm noon. Please specify the email addresses of those to be sent invites. As this is an MS Teams event representation will be limited to three people per organisation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065d5b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017660-2026
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Mar 20262 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Apr 2026 - 16 Aug 2026 1-6 months
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
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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