--- title: "PQ0685 - Supported Housing Needs Assessment and Local Supported Housing Strategy" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068ff8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068ff8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068ff8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068ff8.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-01" --- # PQ0685 - Supported Housing Needs Assessment and Local Supported Housing Strategy Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068ff8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068ff8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068ff8.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "PQ0685 - Supported Housing Needs Assessment and Local Supported Housing Strategy." This procurement involves the services sector, specifically focusing on business services related to law, marketing, consulting, and more. The geographical focus is the city of Birmingham in the United Kingdom, identified by the region code UKG31. The procurement process is being conducted via an open competition method below the threshold, with the use of the Council's free e-tendering system, In-tend. Interested parties must submit their tenders by the deadline of 5th June 2026, at 12:00 PM, and enquiries must be addressed by 28th May 2026. This tender represents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in housing strategy and public health collaboration. With a contract value of £160,000 (gross value £192,000), and a contract period spanning from July 2026 to March 2027, businesses proficient in producing evidence-based assessments and strategies will find this project conducive to growth. Ideal candidates will have strengths in quality project delivery, as the award criteria heavily weigh quality (80%), including social value, over price (20%). Such a weighted emphasis underscores the opportunity for consultancies that excel in delivering high-quality, impactful solutions tailored to public sector needs. ## Notice Birmingham City Council (the Council) is seeking to appoint an experienced consultancy to produce a robust, evidence based Supported Housing Needs Assessment (SHNA) and to develop a Local Supported Housing Strategy (LSHS) for Birmingham. Alongside the SHNA, the Public Health team at the Council are completing a Support Exempt Accommodation Health Needs Assessment (SEAHNA). The consultancy must work with the public health team to ensure both needs assessment complement one another and both inform the strategy The contract will commence in July 2026 and will be in place for a period of 8 months. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and interested providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest, access and download the documents. If you wish to access this opportunity please click on the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant procurement documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this website please email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk If you are already registered on In-tend, please log in to access and download the relevant procurement documents in relation to the opportunity. Your completed submission should be returned by the submission deadline via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040316-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Jul 2026 - 19 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £160,000 | | Lots value | £160,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B1 1BB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Ladywood | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG31 Birmingham | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 1 May 2026 at 08:55 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040316-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040316-2026 1st May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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