Tender

Local Housing Needs Assessment

ELMBRIDGE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

28 May 2025 at 11:55

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Elmbridge Borough Council has initiated a tender for a Local Housing Needs Assessment (LHNA) within the borough, seeking qualified consultants capable of adhering to the National Planning Policy Framework and Planning Practice Guidance, among other relevant policies. As a sub-central government public authority in the UK, the Council is conducting the procurement through an open method, with a competition below the threshold. The main industry categories relevant to this tender include technical planning services, urban planning services, and research and development services. This tendering process is in the active stage with submissions to be completed electronically via the SE Shared Services Procurement e-Sourcing portal, and key deadlines include an enquiry period ending on 13th June 2025 and a tender submission deadline set for 27th June 2025. The project is scheduled to commence on 1st September 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to housing needs, urban planning, and development. It is particularly advantageous for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), who are encouraged to participate. With a budget valued at £48,000, the contract is an ideal opportunity for firms aiming to expand their footprint in public sector consultancy and planning services. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality technical services, prioritising innovation and adaptability to dynamic policy environments, will stand out in the selection process, which includes a two-stage assessment involving technical evaluation, cost analysis, and interview performance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Local Housing Needs Assessment

Notice Description

Elmbridge Borough Council is seeking to appoint suitably qualified consultants to produce a Local Housing Needs Assessment (LHNA) for the Borough. The LHNA must be produced in compliance with the requirements of the latest version of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and Planning Practice Guidance (PPG), as well as any other relevant best practice guidance, Written Ministerial Statements (WMS) etc. If any of these are updated during the course of the project, the Council will require these updates to be taken into account and addressed within the LHNA.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0527e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028085-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

71356400 - Technical planning services

71410000 - Urban planning services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90712100 - Urban environmental development planning

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ELMBRIDGE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@elmbridge.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ESHER
Postcode
KT10 9SD
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Elmbridge
Electoral Ward
Esher
Westminster Constituency
Esher and Walton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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