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19 Jun 2026 at 12:37

Summary of the contracting process

North Kesteven District Council has completed the procurement process for a Housing Needs Assessment covering the Central Lincolnshire area, including the City of Lincoln, North Kesteven, and West Lindsey. The procurement, classified under real estate services, was conducted using a limited competition method and falls below the threshold. ICENI PROJECTS LIMITED was awarded the contract, with the service period extending from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027. The contract, valued at £39,375, was signed on 3rd June 2026 and aims to provide robust evidence to inform the Local Plan and associated policies. The project location is specified as the UKF3 region in the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in housing and regional planning. As the contract provides a comprehensive assessment of housing needs, it could significantly benefit small and medium enterprises (SMEs) familiar with real estate and planning services. Businesses that excel in evidence-based policy development and have experience working with local governance structures would find competing in similar tenders advantageous for growth and portfolio diversification within the sector.

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Notice Title

NKDC - Housing Needs Assessment

Notice Description

The Council is procuring a consultant to undertake a comprehensive Housing Needs Assessment (HNA) covering the Central Lincolnshire area (City of Lincoln, North Kesteven and West Lindsey). The HNA must provide robust, proportionate evidence to inform the Local Plan and associated policies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b903
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058028-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services


CPV Codes

70000000 - Real estate services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,375 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 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
North Kesteven District Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SLEAFORD
Postcode
NG34 7EF
Postcode Area
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Kesteven
Electoral Ward
Sleaford Navigation
Westminster Constituency
Sleaford and North Hykeham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ICENI PROJECTS LIMITED

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