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Isles of Scilly Housing Economic Needs Assessment

Council of the Isles of Scilly

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29 Jul 2025 at 11:01

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23 Jul 2025 at 10:59

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22 Jul 2025 at 10:16

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21 Jul 2025 at 13:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The Council of the Isles of Scilly, located in Hugh Town with headquarters at Wesleyan Chapel, has issued a tender for an "Isles of Scilly Housing Economic Needs Assessment" as part of the Local Plan review process. This project falls under the category of services, specifically research and development services and economic research services. The procurement process currently stands at the 'tender' stage with an open competition method defined as below the threshold. The key submission deadline for the tender is 19th August 2025, with the enquiry period closing on the 12th August 2025. The project aims to assess the housing and economic needs on the islands, aligning with current national guidance and recognising local housing emergencies, with a budget value of £25,000 to £30,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in economic and housing consultancy to expand their footprint in public sector contracts. Targeting businesses that can offer a strategic and methodical approach, the Council seeks consultants with proven expertise in related issues and local plan examination. The contract, set to begin on 1st September 2025 and conclude by 30th November 2025, with potential amendments extending to 19th December, allows for substantial visibility and influence within the sub-central government framework, creating robust growth opportunities for winning bidders. The inclusion of comprehensive evaluation criteria focusing on experience, engagement approach, methodology, quality assurance, and value for money ensures that businesses delivering high-quality proposals with innovative approaches to council needs are well-placed to succeed.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Isles of Scilly Housing Economic Needs Assessment

Notice Description

As part of the Local Plan review process, the Council of the Isles of Scilly wishes to commission a Housing and Economic Needs Assessment (HENA) to understand the current position of the housing needs of the islands. Given the various changes of emphasis from national guidance, and the recognition of a housing emergency (as highlighted at the 18 January 2022 Full Council ) on the islands, a HENA needs to be: * Aware and responsive to the circumstances and issues of the islands, * Be compliant with current NPPF/NPPG guidance (and be aware of the impact of any potential changes arising from any changes to these following MHCLG -response to its recent planning reform consultation).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Failure of consultant to complete work to target deadline

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0562f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043766-2025
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79311400 - Economic research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 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
Council of the Isles of Scilly
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUGH TOWN
Postcode
TR21 0LW
Postcode Area
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Local Authority
Isles of Scilly
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
St Ives

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