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21 Jul 2026 at 09:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was carried out by The Council of the City of Wakefield, located in Wakefield, United Kingdom. This process was part of a project titled "Supported Living Strategy - MHCLG Funding" aimed at the development of the Council's Supported Living Strategy, utilising funding received from the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG). The procurement falls under the industry category of social work and related services and was conducted using a below-threshold procurement method. The procurement process has been completed, with the contract running from 21st July 2026 to 31st March 2027. The main delivery is focused on the UKE4 region, reflecting a geographical emphasis on the Wakefield area.

This contract presents numerous business growth opportunities, particularly for consultancy firms specialising in social services. The opportunity was particularly suited for SMEs, as evidenced by INNER CIRCLE CONSULTING LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in London, being awarded the contract. Businesses with expertise in social work, governmental consulting, and those with a focus on housing strategies might find similar future opportunities valuable for expanding their portfolio and strengthening their presence in public sector consultancy. The comprehensive focus on strategic development within the social services sector suggests that firms with a relevant background and regional knowledge stand to benefit significantly from engaging with such contracts.

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Notice Title

Supported Living Strategy - MHCLG Funding

Notice Description

Supported Living Strategy - MHCLG Funding- To utilise the allocated funding received from MHCLG by commissioning a consultant to facilitate the development of the Council's Supported Living Strategy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cf8e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068559-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£76,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAKEFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF1 2HQ
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wakefield North
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INNER CIRCLE CONSULTING

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