Scope
Description
This is not a call for compeition
LiveWest is seeking preliminary expressions of interest to participate in a procurement for a comprehensive review of LiveWest's supported housing services. The purpose of this review is to inform the development of a new Supported Housing Strategy for LiveWest. The selected consultant must possess demonstrable expertise in supported housing, strategic planning, funding environments, and relevant regulatory frameworks.
Proposals will subsequently be invited from consultancy partners who can demonstrate :
• A proven track record in developing supported housing strategies and leading service transformation initiatives.
• Extensive knowledge of supported housing operations across diverse client groups, including funding models and regulatory regimes.
• Strong skills in quantitative and qualitative analysis, covering service performance, customer outcomes, financial sustainability, cost control, workforce metrics, recruitment challenges, and asset suitability.
• Demonstrated experience in collaborative working with:
o Health and local authority partners (including commissioners and social work teams).
o Internal supported housing teams.
o Customers and service users.
• The ability to synthesise stakeholder feedback into actionable insights.
• Expertise in strategic planning and organisational development, with the capability to produce a clear, evidence-based report containing strategic recommendations for future service delivery.
Further information about this procurement can be obtained and expressions of interest can be made by following the link below:
Total value (estimated)
- £25,000 excluding VAT
- £30,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 November 2025 to 28 February 2026
- 4 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
2 October 2025
Engagement process description
Interested parties are requested to respond to this engagement notice by indicating their intention, capacity and capability to participate in a future procurement process.
Interested parties can do this by following the link below :
Any questions or comments regarding this requirement can also be raised via the above link.
After the engagement period has ended , LiveWest will select suitable consultancies to participate in an RFQ procurement exercise.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
8 October 2025
Contracting authority
LiveWest Homes Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCRN-5716-MJRP
1 Wellington Way
Exeter
EX5 2FZ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Maria Schingen
Email: maria.schingen@livewest.co.uk
Website: https://www.livewest.co.uk/
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)