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MBC-1665 Supported Housing Assessment

Melton Borough Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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06 Aug 2026 at 21:36

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06 Aug 2026 at 21:08

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

06 Aug 2026 at 20:43

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31 Jul 2026 at 12:31

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Melton Borough Council is commissioning a supported housing assessment covering Leicester City, the Leicestershire local housing authority areas and Rutland. The work will map the current availability of supported housing and assess likely future need, including unmet need, across the partnership area. It is a research and housing consultancy service, including administrative housing services. The assessment must support a joint local supported housing strategy and examine need through both quantitative and qualitative analysis. It must also include robust engagement with relevant stakeholders and follow the four-step needs assessment approach in the Government’s Local Supported Housing Strategies guidance, as well as the requirements of the applicable legislation. The council is buying on behalf of the collaborating local authorities.

The procurement has reached tender: the council invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. It covers one lot, with electronic submission allowed. Enquiries must be submitted by 24 August 2026 at 4:00pm, and tender responses are due by 1 September 2026 at noon. The contract is scheduled to run from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027, with the first strategy required by 31 March 2027. The estimated value is £108,800 excluding VAT and £136,000 including VAT. Bids will be assessed on price at 30% and quality at 70%, with four quality questions weighted at 20%, 20%, 15% and 15%.

This opportunity suits research consultancies, housing specialists and organisations experienced in supported housing needs assessments, local housing strategy or related public policy work. Suppliers should be able to combine quantitative analysis with qualitative research, map existing provision across multiple local authority areas and identify current and projected unmet need. Strong stakeholder engagement capability is important, including the ability to gather and interpret evidence from councils, housing providers and other relevant parties. Bidders must be able to apply the relevant legislation and Government guidance, including its four-step assessment approach, and produce a robust strategy-supporting report within the contract period. The opportunity is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MBC-1665 Supported Housing Assessment

Notice Description

Melton Borough Council is seeking suppliers who are able to carry out a supported housing assessment to map the current availability of supported housing in Leicester City Council, the Leicestershire local housing authorities (Blaby District Council; Charnwood Borough Council; Harborough District Council; Hinckley and Bosworth District Council; Melton Borough Council; North West Leicestershire District Council; Oadby and Wigston District Council) and Rutland County Council areas and assess the likely need (including current unmet need) for supported housing for a period of five years from the date that the strategy is published. The first strategy must be published by 31 March 2027. Leicester City Council, the Leicestershire local housing authorities and Rutland County Council are collaborating in partnership to jointly commission an assessment of supported housing need across their areas. This assessment must meet the requirements set out in the legislation and the scope of the Government guidance Local Supported Housing Strategies - GOV.UK, including the four-step approach to needs assessment set out in the guidance. The assessment should include both quantitative and qualitative analysis, supported by robust stakeholder engagement.

Planning Information

Melton Borough Council approached one known supplier for information and guidance regarding the supported housing assessment. The council had contacted the supplier to ascertain the budget across the authorities. The partnership intends to design a tender pack following this engagement to produce an open tender for this opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d8ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075017-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

75123000 - Administrative housing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£108,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£108,800 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
7 Aug 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Melton Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MELTON MOWBRAY
Postcode
LE13 1GH
Postcode Area
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Local Authority
Melton
Electoral Ward
Melton Warwick
Westminster Constituency
Melton and Syston

Further Information

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