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Council Housebuilding Fund - consultancy support

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL

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20 Apr 2026 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by Cheshire West and Chester Council, aiming to secure consultancy support for their Council Housebuilding Fund. This procurement, classified under business services such as consulting, entails assessing identified sites for potential social and affordable housing and identifying opportunities and constraints. Located in Ellesmere Port, UK, under the region UKD63, this award process is now complete. The procurement method was direct and conducted below the threshold, hence without open competition. The contract worth £63,000 was signed on 20 April 2026, with the service provision period stretching from 21 April 2026 to 30 September 2026.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for consultancy businesses specialising in site assessments and feasibility studies within the housing sector. Companies adept in advising public authorities on project viability, budget management, and identifying development challenges will find this process particularly suited to their competencies. IDENTITY CONSULT LIMITED, classified as an SME, has been successfully awarded the contract, indicating the council's openness to collaborate with smaller consulting firms with niche expertise in housing solutions and project management. Businesses with similar service offerings may consider engaging in future procurements with Cheshire West and Chester Council or other public authorities.

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Notice Title

Council Housebuilding Fund - consultancy support

Notice Description

consultancy support to the council to provide high level assessment of identified sites, undertake initial capacity studies, identify potential opportunities, constraints and risks clearly demonstrating project budget and overall viability. Sites for potential social and affordable housing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0686a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035761-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

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
£63,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20264 days ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 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
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDENTITY CONSULT

Further Information

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