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West Midlands housing and economic lands needs assessment

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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02 Jun 2026 at 07:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "West Midlands housing and economic lands needs assessment" was conducted by the West Midlands Combined Authority, a sub-central government public authority. The procurement was in the services category, specifically evaluation consultancy services. The process moved through the award stage and was completed, with the contract beginning on 8th May 2026 and ending on 3rd November 2026. The project was intended to address housing and employment needs to support the development of a Spatial Development Strategy policy framework in the region of the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was 'limited' due to the below threshold setting, indicating a limited competition process, and OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED was awarded the contract on 8th May 2026.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in consultancy services, particularly those specialising in evaluation and spatial development strategies. Companies possessing expertise in housing and economic assessments can significantly benefit from participating in such contracts, as it provides them with a chance to collaborate in regional development planning, potentially leading to further engagements and expanded scopes. Large businesses like OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED, which have the resources and an established presence in the consultancy sector, are well-suited to compete effectively in these opportunities.

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Notice Title

West Midlands housing and economic lands needs assessment

Notice Description

This contract is to appoint a supplier to produce a Housing and Economic Land Needs Assessment (HELNA). The study is required to consolidate existing information at a Spatial Development Strategy (SDS) level and fill in any gaps in relation to housing and employment needs and supply to support the development of an SDS policy framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aaed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051645-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,103 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 May 2026 - 3 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
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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