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MBC-1665 supported housing assessment

MELTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

31 Jul 2026 at 11:31

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Melton Borough Council is engaging in the preliminary stages of a procurement process for a project titled "MBC-1665 Supported Housing Assessment" under the services category. This initiative aims to assess supported housing needs across Leicester City Council, Leicestershire local housing authorities, and Rutland County Council. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with market engagement milestones already met. Businesses have until 7th August 2026 to expect further information regarding this opportunity. The procurement is valued at £156,000 (gross) and is tailored towards research consultancy services and administrative housing services. The project will operate within the UK regions UKF21 and UKF22, and the first strategy must be published by 31st March 2027. The contract period is expected to start on 1st October 2026 and end by 31st March 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research consultancy and administrative housing services to collaborate with public authorities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to participate, given the procurement's design to accommodate these types of organisations. With the emphasis on both quantitative and qualitative analysis, supported by comprehensive stakeholder engagement, companies with expertise in strategic housing assessments and robust analytical capabilities will find this opportunity particularly beneficial for business growth. The collaborative nature of the procurement across multiple councils also indicates a potential for establishing long-term partnerships with local governments.

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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 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/072682-2026
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, 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
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Aug 20261 day to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MELTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

WELLAND PROCUREMENT

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

Buyer Location

Locality
MELTON MOWBRAY
Postcode
LE13 1GH
Post Town
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
TLF21 Leicester, TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Local Authority
Melton
Electoral Ward
Melton Warwick
Westminster Constituency
Melton and Syston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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