Tender

PQ0685 - Supported Housing Needs Assessment and Local Supported Housing Strategy

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

01 May 2026 at 08:55

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "PQ0685 - Supported Housing Needs Assessment and Local Supported Housing Strategy." This procurement involves the services sector, specifically focusing on business services related to law, marketing, consulting, and more. The geographical focus is the city of Birmingham in the United Kingdom, identified by the region code UKG31. The procurement process is being conducted via an open competition method below the threshold, with the use of the Council's free e-tendering system, In-tend. Interested parties must submit their tenders by the deadline of 5th June 2026, at 12:00 PM, and enquiries must be addressed by 28th May 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in housing strategy and public health collaboration. With a contract value of £160,000 (gross value £192,000), and a contract period spanning from July 2026 to March 2027, businesses proficient in producing evidence-based assessments and strategies will find this project conducive to growth. Ideal candidates will have strengths in quality project delivery, as the award criteria heavily weigh quality (80%), including social value, over price (20%). Such a weighted emphasis underscores the opportunity for consultancies that excel in delivering high-quality, impactful solutions tailored to public sector needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PQ0685 - Supported Housing Needs Assessment and Local Supported Housing Strategy

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council (the Council) is seeking to appoint an experienced consultancy to produce a robust, evidence based Supported Housing Needs Assessment (SHNA) and to develop a Local Supported Housing Strategy (LSHS) for Birmingham. Alongside the SHNA, the Public Health team at the Council are completing a Support Exempt Accommodation Health Needs Assessment (SEAHNA). The consultancy must work with the public health team to ensure both needs assessment complement one another and both inform the strategy The contract will commence in July 2026 and will be in place for a period of 8 months. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and interested providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest, access and download the documents. If you wish to access this opportunity please click on the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant procurement documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this website please email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk If you are already registered on In-tend, please log in to access and download the relevant procurement documents in relation to the opportunity. Your completed submission should be returned by the submission deadline via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068ff8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040316-2026
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
Not specified
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
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 19 Mar 2027 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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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