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Consultancy for Review of Housing Provision in Worcester

WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL

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22 Nov 2021 at 14:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Worcester City Council seeking a specialist housing consultancy to review housing provision in Worcester. The title of the tender is "Consultancy for Review of Housing Provision in Worcester," classified under research and development services, particularly focusing on social and affordable housing. The tender was awarded on 7th October 2021, with a maximum budget of £40,000, and the contract period runs from 18th October 2021 to 18th February 2022. This contracting process is classified as a tender, indicating a structured approach to procurement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in housing consultancy and urban development. Suitable competitors would include SMEs with expertise in housing needs assessments, policy development, and innovative housing solutions, as the project aims to adapt strategies that enhance housing supply within the city. Engaging in this process could help such businesses expand their portfolios by contributing to vital social housing initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consultancy for Review of Housing Provision in Worcester

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking to engage specialist housing advice to undertake a piece of work to help the Authority identify how it can best intervene in the provision of social and affordable housing within Worcester based on housing need and build on current and previous approaches. The Authority is looking to appoint a housing specialist adviser/consultancy to undertake a wide ranging and thorough review to identify how the provision of housing in Worcester can be increased to meet increasing needs. The Authority will expect the consultant to take a holistic view and consider current delivery and good practice in the sector, innovation and how the Authority and strategic partners can do things differently. This will enable future policies to be developed that have a City focus in order to boost supply and increase access and choice of high-quality housing in the City. The Authority have set a maximum budget of PS40,000 for the project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2faa83d1-624d-4ff8-aba2-ead2e0ec1054
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01f393a2-c490-4fb6-9569-d7647dd9c57d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
17 Oct 2021 - 18 Feb 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR1 2EY
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Cathedral
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARK CONSULTANCY

Further Information

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