--- title: "Market Engagement for Supported Housing Development" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d623" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04d623" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d623.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d623.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-01-24" --- # Market Engagement for Supported Housing Development Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d623 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04d623) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d623.json) ## Summary Suffolk County Council (SCC) is in the planning stages of a procurement process titled "Market Engagement for Supported Housing Development" under the industry category of real estate services. The project aims to partner with a registered provider of social housing to develop three units of single-occupancy accommodation with a staff hub in Ipswich, region UKH14. This development is designed to support adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. The procurement stage is currently planned with key dates including the future notice date on 24 January 2025. The total value of the project is estimated at £360,000, with initial and subsequent funding stages outlined for feasibility, planning, and development. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for registered social housing providers capable of managing the development and ongoing property and tenancy management. The project is set on SCC-owned land with a mix of grant funding and shared risk investment, making it an attractive proposition for businesses with experience in social housing and support services. Companies specialising in real estate services, particularly those with expertise in developing housing for individuals with higher support needs, would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses that can navigate funding routes through Homes England and other sources will find this tender beneficial for expanding their portfolio and strengthening their service offerings. ## Notice Suffolk County Council (SCC) are looking to partner with a registered provider of social housing to develop three units of single occupancy accommodation with a staff hub to support adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health support needs.We would like to hear from registered providers to express their interest in this opportunity to be involved within the market engagement.The site would be developed on SCC owned land with a percentage of SCC capital funding which is likely to be provided under grant arrangements to develop the accommodation with nomination rights to SCC adult social care. This project is separated into two stages. 1. The initial viability and planning permissions2. The development of the site ### Lot Information Lot 1 Suffolk County Council (SCC) are looking to partner with a registered provider of social housing to develop three units of single occupancy accommodation with a staff hub on site to support adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health support needs.At this stage Suffolk County Council (SCC) are undertaking market engagement with registered providers who are interested in this opportunity.The accommodation would be developed on Suffolk County Council land consisting of two one-bedroom bungalows with connecting staff facilities and one two-bedroom bungalow. This would be separated into two stages:Stage 1:Initial SCC grant funding of PS10,000 to establish the viability of development including feasibility assessments, appropriate surveys and planning permission. Shared risk with the registered provider who would provide any additional funding to complete this stage.Stage 2:Subject to the outcome of stage 1 the second stage would develop three bungalows (mix of 1 and 2 bed), a staff hub, external garden areas and parking. This would include an additional PS350,000 SCC grant funding with a legal charge towards this development. It is expected that the registered provider would seek additional funding from Homes England affordable homes programme, any other appropriate funding sources and direct capital investment to complete this site.Development (stage 2) would be dependent on the outcome of feasibility assessments, surveys and appropriate planning permission (stage 1).The accommodation would be developed to a good quality standard with a high and robust specification to meet individuals with higher support needs. External areas would be landscaped to provide private individual gardens and appropriate parking. Final service specification would be developed in partnership between SCC and the registered provider.Ongoing property and tenancy management would be delivered by the registered provider to ensure quality housing alongside appropriate support for individuals to maintain their tenancies.Separate procurement would be undertaken to identify a suitable care and support provider. The registered provider would need to enter into a service level agreement with the care and support provider. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002558-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 24 Jan 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £360,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | IPSWICH | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP1 2BX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich | | Local authority | Ipswich | | Electoral ward | Gipping | | Westminster constituency | Ipswich | | Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 70 - Real estate services ### Codes - 70000000 - Real estate services ## Release History - 24 Jan 2025 at 14:34 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002558-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.suffolksourcing.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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