Tender

Supported Housing Needs Assessment and Supported Housing Strategy

ST HELENS COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Apr 2026 at 09:06

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

St Helens Council is currently in the tender stage of procuring services for a "Supported Housing Needs Assessment and Supported Housing Strategy." The project falls under the industry category of business services, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The council aims to appoint a qualified organisation to develop this strategy by March 2027, adhering to the mandates of the Supported Housing Strategy (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023. This procurement is an open competition under the UK legal framework, with key deadlines including the enquiry period ending on 4th May 2026 and the tender period closing on 11th May 2026. The value of the tender is estimated at £58,000, with a total gross amount of £70,000, and the delivery of services is expected to commence on 1st June 2026 in St Helens, UK (Region UKD7).

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consulting and business services within the legal and strategic planning sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly have a great opportunity to contribute to developing a vital local government strategy, potentially enhancing their portfolio and reputation in the public procurement arena. Eligible businesses should have a proven track record in strategic assessments and policy development, as well as the capacity to utilise existing documentation and demographic data effectively. Engaging with this tender could facilitate business growth through increased visibility and expertise within governmental projects, thus opening doors to future collaborations. The competitive nature of this open tender underlines the importance of qualitative and price-based assessments detailed in the RfQ documents.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supported Housing Needs Assessment and Supported Housing Strategy

Notice Description

The Supported Housing Strategy (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023 places a statutory duty on Local Authorities in England to undertake a needs assessment and develop and deliver a Supported Housing Strategy. The Supported Housing Strategy is required to cover all 'Supported Exempt Accommodation' as defined in section 12 of the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023. Additionally Local Authorities need to include retirement / sheltered housing, even where this is not classified as Supported Exempt Accommodation. St Helens Borough Council is seeking to appoint an experienced organisation to develop its Supported Housing Strategy by March 2027. The Council website contains several core documents and published assessments which will be important contextual evidence including wider housing and care demands and demographic projections. The Contractor will also be expected to utilise this documentation alongside national data (e.g. census and subsequent updates) and sub regional data where available.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067d93
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031759-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST HELENS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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