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Award

10 Jul 2026 at 10:31

Tender

08 Apr 2026 at 09:06

Summary of the contracting process

St Helens Council, a public authority functioning at the sub-central government level, has recently undertaken a procurement process titled "Supported Housing Needs Assessment." The procurement process, which falls under the services category, involved an open competition method and was completed on 10 July 2026. The contract was awarded to Housing LIN Enterprises Ltd, a small to medium enterprise, and is set to run from 10 July 2026 to 31 March 2027, with an option for renewal to account for ongoing requirements and outcomes of the report. The project relates to the regulatory oversight brought about by the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023, with the primary focus being located within the UKD7 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advisory and consultative engineering services, aligning with the CPV classification 71318000. Companies within the small and medium enterprise sector, particularly those experienced in delivering business services such as law, marketing, consulting, or those involved in regulatory activities, may find notable opportunities to contribute to the local authority's legislative obligations under the Supported Housing Strategy. The open competition procurement method ensures that suitably qualified organisations can compete, fostering regional business growth and contributing to the development of critical infrastructure and strategic initiatives in supported housing.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supported Housing Needs Assessment

Notice Description

Consultant to undertake supported housing needs assessment and produce supported housing strategy by deadline pursuant to the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067d93
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065068-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£58,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£57,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST HELENS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ST HELENS
Postcode
WA10 1HP
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
St Helens Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOUSING LIN ENTERPRISES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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