Planning

Housing Needs Assessment

CITY OF YORK COUNCIL

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Planning

12 May 2026 at 12:12

Summary of the contracting process

The City of York Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Housing Needs Assessment," falling under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. This procurement initiative is part of the Council's efforts to develop a new local plan, as mandated by the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023. Located in York, United Kingdom, the planning process is set to progress with a key engagement milestone scheduled for 26th May 2026. The procurement is not above threshold and is mapped under sub-central government public authority classifications. The council has released a market engagement notice to encourage initial interaction with potential suppliers for the services needed.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consultancy and research services. The request for information from suppliers aims to inform an accurate housing needs assessment, supporting strategic housing policy development in York. Businesses equipped to deliver research and analytical services in the realm of housing and urban planning will find this project well-suited to their expertise. With a contract period expected to commence on 1st July 2026, interested suppliers have the chance to engage early in the process, potentially influencing contract requirements and ensuring alignment with the Council’s objectives.

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Notice Title

Housing Needs Assessment

Notice Description

Request for Information for City Of York Council Housing Needs Assessment

Planning Information

City of York Council (CYC) is beginning scoping work for a new local plan, to be produced under the new plan-making system introduced by the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023. A key piece of evidence supporting the new local plan will be a housing needs assessment. This will also be required to support the production of CYC's Housing Strategy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0696a0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043440-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 May 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 1 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF YORK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6GA
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE2 North Yorkshire

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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