Scope
Description
The purpose of the contract will be to ensure that decisions requested under S202 of the Housing Act 1996 are made on behalf of SMBC by a suitably qualified and experienced independent expert who is able to offer an impartial and objective review process.
The service provider shall effectively discharge SMBC's duty under Section 202 of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended by the Homelessness Act 2002, the Localism Act 2011 and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017) by making and detailing all relevant enquiries; writing review decision letters and adhering to all of the relevant legislative and other legal requirements (including 'The Homelessness (Review Procedure etc.) Regulations 2018'). This will include having due regard to any additional relevant guidance which may be issued by the Government in relation to aspects of the service.
Total value (estimated)
- £80,000 excluding VAT
- £96,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 1 May 2028
- Possible extension to 1 May 2030
- 4 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Engagement
Engagement deadline
12 August 2025
Engagement process description
Solihull Council wants to engage with the market to find out which companies are interested in delivering a Housing Reviews Service on behalf of the Council, and to get feedback from specialists within the field as to how the service delivery model should be shaped.
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
3 November 2025
Contracting authority
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGWC-7578-LYDG
Council House, Manor Square
Solihull
B91 3QB
United Kingdom
Email: procteam@solihull.gov.uk
Region: UKG32 - Solihull
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government