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MBC-1665 Supported Housing Assessment

MELTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

06 Aug 2026 at 20:36

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

06 Aug 2026 at 20:08

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

06 Aug 2026 at 19:43

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

31 Jul 2026 at 11:31

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Melton Borough Council, in partnership with Leicester City Council and Rutland County Council, seeks to conduct a comprehensive supported housing assessment. This initiative, titled "MBC-1665 Supported Housing Assessment," focuses on mapping current availability and anticipated needs within the Leicestershire area, including various local housing authorities. The procurement is classified under research consultancy and administrative housing services. As of 6th August 2026, the tender is active with a submission deadline of 1st September 2026, and enquiries are accepted until 24th August 2026. The procurement is in the tender stage, utilising an open competition method below the threshold, providing services valued at £108,800. Contracts will commence on 1st October 2026, ending on 31st March 2027.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs equipped to deliver comprehensive qualitative and quantitative evaluations in supported housing. Businesses with expertise in research consultancy and administrative services related to housing will find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging in this procurement process allows suppliers to establish partnerships with multiple local authorities, enhancing visibility and credibility while fulfilling a critical regional need. Potential suppliers should prepare to demonstrate excellence in providing robust stakeholder engagement and adherence to governmental guidelines for assessing housing strategies. Furthermore, the emphasis on quality and competitive pricing in the award criteria encourages businesses to bring innovative solutions to this vital public service sector.

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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 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
7 Aug 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 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
Additional Buyers

WELLAND PROCUREMENT

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
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
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire, 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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