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High level assessment for social and affordable housing

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL

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20 May 2026 at 10:11

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire West and Chester Council has completed a procurement process to conduct a high-level assessment for social and affordable housing, located in the UKD6 region of the United Kingdom. The process employed a direct procurement method, categorised under site-investigation services (CPV code 71510000). The contract, valued at £62,928, began on 9th April 2026 and is set to conclude by 30th September 2026. It was awarded to IDENTITY CONSULT LIMITED and is part of the council's initiative to further assess potential sites for future housing developments. The tender process was concluded by the award phase, without the need for competitive tendering due to its value being below certain thresholds.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in site-investigation services, particularly those with expertise in the housing sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) similar to IDENTITY CONSULT LIMITED, which won the contract, are well-suited to engage in such projects. These businesses have the opportunity to bolster their portfolios by contributing to the burgeoning field of social infrastructure development, thus positioning themselves for future contracts as local authorities increasingly look to expand affordable housing options.

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Notice Title

High level assessment for social and affordable housing

Notice Description

To carry out more detailed assessments of sites which have the potential to deliver social and affordable housing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069d08
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046225-2026
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

71510000 - Site-investigation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£62,928 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
8 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

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