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Accommodation Needs Mapping

CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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24 Mar 2026 at 12:04

Summary of the contracting process

Carmarthenshire County Council has completed the procurement process for a project titled "Accommodation Needs Mapping," focusing on research and consultancy services within the housing sector. The process, which was carried out under Welsh devolved regulations, aimed to update and refine accommodation needs mapping for specific population groups identified in the West Wales Population Needs Assessment. This tender was conducted via direct procurement without competition, below the financial threshold. The awarded contract began on 23 March 2026 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2026, with Housing LIN being the appointed supplier for the services. The project falls under the category of Research and Development services and will support efforts in the region of Carmarthenshire, a locality in Wales, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and consultancy services but was limited in scope to direct procurement. The nature and focus of the contract suggest that specialised companies with expertise in housing needs assessments and experience in public sector collaboration are well-placed to compete for similar projects. Although the procurement was completed without competition, similar contracts may emerge in the future, offering chances for SMEs and large consultancies to engage in government projects, enhance their portfolios, and contribute to regional development initiatives.

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Notice Title

Accommodation Needs Mapping

Notice Description

Housing LIN have been appointed to update and refine the accommodation needs mapping for specific population groups identified in the West Wales Population Needs Assessment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067296
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026747-2026
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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 1JP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town North and South
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOUSING LIN

Further Information

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