MVDC - Surrey Supported Housing Strategy

MOLE VALLEY DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Jun 2026 at 16:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Mole Valley District Council, in collaboration with 11 other District and Borough Councils and Surrey County Council, seeks to appoint a supplier for the Surrey Supported Housing Strategy. This tender falls under the services category, specifically research and development consultancy services, and is located in Dorking, United Kingdom. The process is currently at the tender stage, with key deadlines including the submission end date on 22nd July 2026. The contract commencement date is set for 1 September 2026, running through to 31 March 2027. The total contract value is £216,000, with a net value of £180,000, and the procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing broad participation.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, with experience in public sector housing strategies, to establish or expand their footprint within Surrey. The project involves a comprehensive mapping and needs assessment of Supported Housing Services, concluding in the production of strategies for East and West Surrey, set to start by April 2027. Companies with the capability to deliver high-quality, analytically thorough assessments and strategic plans will find a competitive advantage. The open procurement process allows any qualifying business to engage, presenting a significant growth opportunity for consultancies aiming to collaborate with multiple local authorities.

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Notice Title

MVDC - Surrey Supported Housing Strategy

Notice Description

Mole Valley District Council is acting on behalf of the 11 District and Borough Councils, and Surrey County Council, to appoint a supplier to deliver a comprehensive mapping and needs assessment of Supported Housing Services used by the 12 local authorities. The majority of these will be within the county boundary however some may be being procured outside of Surrey. Following this exercise the Supplier is required to produce two strategies; one for the newly formed East Surrey, and one for the newly formed West Surrey. These new organisations will be in place on 1 April 2027. The Commencement Date for the delivery of the services is scheduled to be on Tuesday 1st September 2026 at 00:00 hours. The Contract will be awarded for a period of seven months until 31st March 2027.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ba88
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058704-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MOLE VALLEY DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DORKING
Postcode
RH4 1SJ
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Mole Valley
Electoral Ward
Dorking North
Westminster Constituency
Dorking and Horley

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