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27 Jul 2026 at 13:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Council of the City of Wakefield has completed a procurement process titled "Supported Housing Needs Assessment and Supported Living Strategy." This contract focuses on assessing housing needs and developing a supported living strategy, with an aim for submission to the Government by March 2027. The procurement falls under the services category within the research, development, and social work industries. The contracting process, which reached the award stage with a total contract value of £76,000, commenced on the 27th of June 2026 and is set to conclude on the 31st of January 2027. The process has been completed under a 'Below threshold - unknown' procurement method, with the contract being awarded to INNER CIRCLE CONSULTING LIMITED. The services are slated for delivery in the Wakefield region, noted for its strategic location in the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy, research, and social services. Companies with a proven track record in delivering comprehensive assessments and strategy development within the public sector are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The focus on supporting housing needs combined with the strategic governmental submission offers increased visibility and the potential for establishing ongoing partnerships with public authorities, thereby aiding business growth in the consultancy and social services sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with experience in governmental projects, would be strategically positioned to leverage such opportunities, given the current contracting landscape.

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Notice Title

Supported Housing Needs Assessment and Supported Living Strategy

Notice Description

Supported Housing Needs Assessment and Supported Living Strategy- To undertake a housing needs assessment and developed a supported living strategy ready for submission to the Government in March 2027.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d46a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070845-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 31 Jan 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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