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Housing Market Assessment (housing needs of specific groups)

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

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27 Jan 2025 at 10:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge City Council is inviting quotations for a Local Housing Needs Assessment (LHNA) to support the preparation of their Local Plan Update, which will provide guidance up to 2046. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services" with a CPV code of 73000000. The project has an allocated budget of £45,000 and is at the Tender stage, with the deadline for submission being 17 February 2025. The contract will commence on 3 March 2025 and end on 11 July 2025. The procurement method is a competitive quotation (below threshold), indicative of a limited procurement process suitable for smaller businesses.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research and development, consultancy services, or specifically housing market assessments. The focus on a Local Housing Needs Assessment aligned with national policy guidelines offers businesses a chance to influence long-term regional planning and development. Companies with expertise in housing needs analyses, demographic studies, and strategic planning are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, gaining exposure and experience with a prominent council like Cambridge City.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Housing Market Assessment (housing needs of specific groups)

Notice Description

This request for quotation is for the provision of a Local Housing Needs Assessment (LHNA) to support preparation of the Local Plan Update which is intended to provide development plan guidance up to 2046. The LHNA should fully comply with the relevant elements of the National Planning Policy Framework and National Planning Practice Guidance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40a5f9c5-aa7d-4975-a151-5b53ba3a79a9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 11 Jul 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Taiwo Muraina-Akinboade
Contact Email
taiwo.murainaakinboade@huntingdonshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1480

Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE29 6YG
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
Huntingdon North
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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