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17 Jul 2026 at 09:48

Summary of the contracting process

Uttlesford District Council, in collaboration with Chelmsford City Council, is inviting tenders for the "Housing Support and Tenancy Sustainment Service". This procurement falls within the health and social work services industry category, with services to be predominantly delivered in the Uttlesford district in the UK. The current procurement stage is the tender phase, under a single-stage open procedure, and aims to have the contract in place by 1 October 2026. The tender period ends on 14 August 2026, with an enquiry period deadline of 31 July 2026. The initial contract term is set for two years, with the possibility of a 12-month extension, allowing for a maximum term of three years.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in housing support services, particularly those capable of preventing homelessness and sustaining tenancies for single individuals. It is a suitable opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the contract's below-threshold open competition nature. The estimated contract value is £360,000, making it an attractive prospect for businesses looking to expand their presence in the public sector market within the UK.

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Notice Title

Housing Support and Tenancy Sustainment Service

Notice Description

Uttlesford District Council are seeking to commission a Housing Support Service that will work towards preventing homelessness by supporting predominantly single individuals to retain their existing accommodation and to access and sustain accommodation including privately rented accommodation across the Uttlesford district. The Council is undertaking a below-threshold, single-stage open procurement process under the light-touch regime to support this commission. It is anticipated that the contract will be in place by 1 October 2026. Full details of the requirement are set out in the specification Contract term - Uttlesford District Council proposes to enter into a contract with the successful Tenderer for an initial term of two years. The contract will include the option to extend for up to one additional 12 month period, giving a maximum potential term of three years. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Saffron-Walden:-Health-and-social-work-services./6W6522PHPT To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6W6522PHPT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cd90
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067597-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UTTLESFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL,

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SAFFRON WALDEN
Postcode
CB11 4ZH
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Marconi
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

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