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13 May 2026 at 17:36

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has completed a procurement process for consultancy services aimed at fulfilling its statutory obligations under the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023. The procurement falls under the services category and involves the delivery of a Supported Housing Needs Assessment and a Strategy. The contract was awarded through a direct call-off from the ESPO Consultancy Services Framework (Reference 664_25) without prior publication of a call for competition. The consultancy services will include stakeholder consultation, analysis, and strategy development, scheduled to run from 5 May 2026 to 30 December 2026, with an optional three-month extension at the council's discretion. The award was made to Campbell Tickell Ltd, based in London, and the contract value is £33,650.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in business and management consultancy, specifically those with expertise in housing assessments and strategy development. SMEs like Campbell Tickell Ltd, which possess the capability to handle stakeholder engagement and provide evidence-based strategic recommendations, would find such opportunities particularly beneficial for growth. Furthermore, regional and local consultancy firms located in or near Bradford may have a strategic advantage in contributing local insights and developing robust partnerships within the community, enhancing their service offerings and expanding their footprint in the public sector consultancy market.

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Notice Title

CONSULTANCY SERVICES

Notice Description

Delivery of consultancy services to support Bradford Council in developing a Supported Housing Needs Assessment and a Strategy for the use of supported housing, in line with the requirements of the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023. This includes stakeholder consultation, analysis of current and future needs, and the production of evidence-based recommendations and final strategy documents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is for the appointment of a suitably qualified consultant to deliver a comprehensive Supported Housing Needs Assessment and a Strategy for the use of supported housing for Bradford Council. The work will support the Council in meeting its statutory duties under the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023 and will include data analysis, stakeholder engagement, assessment of current and future needs, and the development of evidence-based recommendations and final strategy documents.

Options: The contract includes an optional extension. The Initial Term runs from 5 May 2026 to 30 December 2026, with an option to extend for a further 3 months. The extension may be exercised at the sole discretion of the contracting authority, subject to the provision of three months' written notice prior to the expiry of the Initial Term

Procurement Information

The contract was awarded as a direct call-off from the ESPO Consultancy Services Framework (Reference 664_25). The framework was competitively procured and advertised in accordance with public procurement regulations, and permits direct awards without further competition. As a result, no separate prior publication of a call for competition in the Official Journal of the European Union or the Find a Tender Service was required. This approach is compliant with procurement legislation and ensures value for money while enabling timely delivery of statutory requirements under the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06983f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044152-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,650 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Postcode Area
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Campbell Tickell Ltd

Further Information

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