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SHMA

LONDON BOROUGH OF REDBRIDGE

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06 Jul 2026 at 12:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA) in Havering and Redbridge, managed by the London Borough of Redbridge, has concluded successfully at the award stage. The tender falls under the urban planning services industry category, specifically using the CPV classification code 71410000. The procurement, conducted via an open procedure, was aimed at businesses capable of providing strategic housing assessments across the region of England in the UK. The entire contract period was set from 1st April 2023 to 31st December 2025, with the initial tender period closing on 12th December 2022. The awarded contract was announced on 6th July 2026, following the initial award on 24th March 2023.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in urban planning services, especially those capable of handling strategic housing assessments. Although this specific contract may not have been aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, it highlights the potential for similar contracts to provide substantial business growth opportunities for companies with relevant expertise and resources. Organisations similar to Opinion Research Services, the awarded supplier, can particularly benefit from engaging in such public sector projects which can substantially enhance their portfolio and reputation in the urban planning sector. Companies looking to compete in future tenders should have a robust understanding of local housing markets and the capability to deliver comprehensive assessments tailored to regional needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SHMA

Notice Description

Procurement of a Strategic Housing Market Assessment for Havering and Redbridge

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-494ab4f0-9b02-40ec-a1e5-79a6cc4847ff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/356401cc-32a7-45cf-a9f7-1d3be061bda8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71410000 - Urban planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20233 years ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2023 - 31 Dec 2025 2-3 years
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
LONDON BOROUGH OF REDBRIDGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ILFORD
Postcode
IG1 1NN
Post Town
Ilford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest
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
Redbridge
Electoral Ward
Ilford Town
Westminster Constituency
Ilford South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPINION RESEARCH SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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