SOL Housing Reviews 2027

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

Published: Jul 17, 2026

Updated: Jul 17, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the social protection, legal services and urban development and housing sectors, with a focus on Legislative Drafting and Housing. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 100,000.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the social protection sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

This is not a procurement exercise, it is a market engagement.

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.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on July 17, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 068003-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council has issued 32 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 5 currently open and 10 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Health & Medical, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: July 17, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Social Protection & Welfare sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £100,000 - £100,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 068003-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.