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Planning

24 Jul 2026 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

The City of York Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a 'Supported Housing Needs Assessment' contract, with a focus on research and development services and business consultancy. This procurement, set in York, United Kingdom (Region UKE21), falls under the services category and is currently at the preliminary market engagement stage. Interested parties are invited to participate by completing a Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire via YORtender. The deadline for submission is 7 August 2026, at noon. The overall procurement has an estimated value of £50,000, with the contract period anticipated to start on 16 October 2026 and end by 16 April 2027.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in consultancy services, particularly those specialising in research and development or business management. The market engagement aims to assess market capabilities and appetites, providing a strategic avenue for businesses to align their services with public sector needs. The procurement process includes a scheduled opportunity for renewal, offering extended potential for sustained growth and collaboration with a public authority classified as a sub-central government entity. This setting is ideal for SMEs looking to expand their portfolio within public sector projects in the United Kingdom.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supported Housing Needs Assessment

Notice Description

City of York Council have an opportunity for Preliminary Market Engagement for the 'Supported Housing Needs Assessment' contract in the form of a Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire. The purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement is to understand the capacity, capability and appetite within the market to deliver the 'Supported Housing Needs Assessment' Contract.

Planning Information

City of York Council have an opportunity for Preliminary Market Engagement for the 'Supported Housing Needs Assessment' contract in the form of a Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire. The purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement is to understand the capacity, capability and appetite within the market to deliver the 'Supported Housing Needs Assessment' Contract. A questionnaire has been published on City of York Council's E-Tendering system, YORtender. We would like to invite interested organisations to complete and return the questionnaire via YORtender prior to the response deadline. https://yortender.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER The Preliminary Market Engagement deadline is 07/08/2026 at 12:00 noon.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d3ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070475-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Aug 20261 day to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Oct 2026 - 16 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF YORK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6GA
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE21 York

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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