Market Engagement for Supported Housing Development

Suffolk County Council (SCC) are looking to partner with a registered provider of social housing to develop three units of single occupancy accommodation with a staff hub on site to support adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health support needs.At this stage Suffolk County Council (SCC) are undertaking market engagement with registered providers who are interested in this opportunity.The accommodation would be developed on Suffolk County Council land consisting of two one-bedroom bungalows with connecting staff facilities and one two-bedroom bungalow. This would be separated into two stages:Stage 1:Initial SCC grant funding of £10,000 to establish the viability of development including feasibility assessments, appropriate surveys and planning permission. Shared risk with the registered provider who would provide any additional funding to complete this stage.Stage 2:Subject to the outcome of stage 1 the second stage would develop three bungalows (mix of 1 and 2 bed), a staff hub, external garden areas and parking. This would include an additional £350,000 SCC grant funding with a legal charge towards this development. It is expected that the registered provider would seek additional funding from Homes England affordable homes programme, any other appropriate funding sources and direct capital investment to complete this site.Development (stage 2) would be dependent on the outcome of feasibility assessments, surveys and appropriate planning permission (stage 1).The accommodation would be developed to a good quality standard with a high and robust specification to meet individuals with higher support needs. External areas would be landscaped to provide private individual gardens and appropriate parking. Final service specification would be developed in partnership between SCC and the registered provider.Ongoing property and tenancy management would be delivered by the registered provider to ensure quality housing alongside appropriate support for individuals to maintain their tenancies.Separate procurement would be undertaken to identify a suitable care and support provider. The registered provider would need to enter into a service level agreement with the care and support provider.