West Northamptonshire Council Supported Housing Needs Assessment
Description: West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is exploring market interest and capability to deliver a comprehensive Supported Housing Needs Assessment (SHNA). This work is required to support the Council in meeting new statutory obligations to develop Local Supported Housing Strategy introduced by the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023 (SHROA), which came into force on 29 August 2023. The needs assessment commissioned through this process will form the evidence base for WNC's first Local Supported Housing Strategy which must be published by 31 March 2027 and must adhere to all statutory requirements under SHROA. Scope of Services West Northamptonshire requires a detailed understanding of current and future need across a range of cohorts including (but not limited to): * Older people * Physical disabilities and long-term conditions * Mental Health (read more...)
Summary: West Northamptonshire Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for conducting a Supported Housing Needs Assessment (SHNA). This initiative aims to support the Council in developing its first Local Supported Housing Strategy as mandated by the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023. The process involves engaging with the market to gather insights and propose approaches for delivering the assessment. The engagement event is scheduled for 06 March 2026 via MS Teams, with registration closing on 04 March 2026. Businesses should note the project's assessed value has been updated to £65,000, and the services fall under the business analysis consultancy sector, specifically targeting delivery in the UKF24 region.