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Development of a New Wigan Borough Housing Strategy

WIGAN COUNCIL

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19 Mar 2025 at 13:03

Summary of the contracting process

Wigan Council has completed a procurement process titled "Development of a New Wigan Borough Housing Strategy," falling under the industry categories of real estate services and business services including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The project, located in Wigan, UK, involves the development of an up-to-date housing strategy based on recent assessments and legislative changes. Notably, this contract was awarded on 18th March 2025, and ARC4 LIMITED has been selected as the supplier for this project. The contract period commences on 3rd May 2025 and concludes on 2nd September 2025, with a total value of £35,340.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in consulting, real estate, and legislative services. Companies that offer strategic planning and housing market assessments are well-suited for such projects. Given that the procurement process was executed through direct procurement and was below the threshold, it suggests a streamlined process for firms that can offer specialised, evidence-based consulting services to public authorities. The successful bidder, ARC4 LIMITED, exemplifies the type of small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can capitalise on such opportunities to expand their portfolio and influence in the public sector housing strategy development.

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Notice Title

Development of a New Wigan Borough Housing Strategy

Notice Description

Wigan Council's last Housing Strategy was published in 2020. A new, up-to-date Housing Strategy is required to help set the direction of housing locally for the next five years, building on the findings of the recent Local Housing Needs Assessment 2024 and responding to recent changes in the housing market, legislative and regulatory reform (such as the Renters' Rights Bill and the Social Housing Regulation Act) and our new corporate strategies and movements for change (Progress with Unity). The new Housing Strategy will be a practical, evidence-based document, helping to shape the Council's housing services and inform decisions regarding housing planning and delivery.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ef04
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010134-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

70000000 - Real estate services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,340 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
2 May 2025 - 2 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIGAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@wigan.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WIGAN
Postcode
WN1 1YN
Post Town
Wigan
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Wigan Central
Westminster Constituency
Wigan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARC4

Further Information

Notice Documents

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