Planning

NRW/30295 Norfolk Strategic Housing Capacity Study

NORWICH CITY COUNCIL

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30 Mar 2026 at 10:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk Planning Authorities, including Norwich City Council, are planning the "NRW/30295 Norfolk Strategic Housing Capacity Study," with an expected procurement process beginning in March 2026. Located in the United Kingdom across regions UKH15, UKH16, and UKH17, this tender falls under the industry categories of architectural, engineering, and environmental planning services. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an invitation for expression of interest required by 10th April 2026. Submissions for the tender must be completed by 8th May 2026. This planning initiative looks to assess and strategise the county's housing capacity up to the year 2050 in light of new national housing targets.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialised in architectural, engineering, and urban planning services. With a project value of £60,000 and tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises, the procurement process will be competitive based on quality (70%) and price (30%). Consultants with strong team capability, strategic approach, and proven experience in planning services would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this project could provide valuable insights and affiliations with sub-central government bodies like Norwich City Council and Norfolk County Council, thereby allowing successful bidders to expand their portfolio in public sector projects. Interested parties should send their expressions of interest via email to trevorwiggett@norwich.gov.uk to receive the bidding brief.

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Notice Title

NRW/30295 Norfolk Strategic Housing Capacity Study

Notice Description

The Norfolk Planning Authorities comprising Broadland District Council, Breckland District Council, Great Yarmouth Borough Council, The Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk, North Norfolk District Council, Norwich City Council, South Norfolk Council and the Broads Authority, jointly invite tenders from suitably qualified consultants to produce a Strategic Housing Capacity Study. The study will review the county's capacity to meet the new housing needs targets set by the government through the review of the NPPF at the end of 2024. The Norfolk Planning Authorities wish to appoint consultants to undertake this work covering the seven districts and Broads Authority area within the county of Norfolk. The Councils listed above are the local planning authorities for their respective areas but excluding those parts in the designated Broads area, where the Broads Authority is the local planning Authority. The Councils of Broadland, Norwich, and South Norfolk, are working in partnership with Norfolk County Council through the Greater Norwich Development Partnership and have adopted the Greater Norwich Local Plan. Because of the changes to housing need brought in by the updated NPPF in 2024 most LPA's will be bringing forward revised Local Plans either through the transitional arrangements or through the new local plan process. End dates for the local plans will vary so it is proposed that the study looks until 2050.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06779c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029001-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

71356400 - Technical planning services

71410000 - Urban planning services

90712000 - Environmental planning

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
13 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORWICH CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

BRECKLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL

BROADLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL

BROADS AUTHORITY

GREAT YARMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL

KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK BOROUGH COUNCIL

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

NORTH NORFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL

SOUTH NORFOLK COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR2 1NH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH52 North and West Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk

Local Authority
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Electoral Ward
St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas
Westminster Constituency
North West Norfolk

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