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Housing Needs Assessment

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN

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14 May 2026 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "Housing Needs Assessment" was initiated by the Blackburn with Darwen authority. This contract is classified under the services industry category, specifically focusing on architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, and is located in the UKD41 region, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract start and end dates running from 8th May 2026 to 7th November 2026. The procurement method used was direct, without competition, aimed at below-threshold opportunities. The contract, valued at £31,200 gross with a net value of £26,000, was signed on 7th May 2026 and awarded to Arc4 Ltd.

This procurement offers growth opportunities primarily for businesses providing specialised service solutions in the supported housing sector. Companies such as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those providing architectural and engineering services, might find this tender beneficial for expanding their market reach in the public sector. With Arc4 Ltd, a small to medium enterprise as the supplier, it highlights potential for similar-sized businesses to engage in future direct procurement processes within local government contracts.

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Notice Title

Housing Needs Assessment

Notice Description

Deliver of an enhanced Housing Needs Assessment (HNA) for Supported Housing,

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069940
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044595-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 May 2026 - 7 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARC4

Further Information

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