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NUN - Housing and Economic Development Needs Assessment - Local Plan Assessment

NUNEATON AND BEDWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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25 Jun 2026 at 14:44

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Summary of the contracting process

Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council is inviting tenders for a Housing and Economic Development Needs Assessment as part of their new Local Plan Assessment. This falls under the industry category of technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services. The contract, open for competition under a below-threshold open procedure, is located in Nuneaton, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions accepted until 27th July 2026. The contract is expected to commence on 24th August 2026 and conclude by 23rd February 2029, with a possible 12-month renewal option. The total contract value is £36,000, and assessment criteria include a strong emphasis on quality, with an 80% weighting, covering experience, methodology, and timescales.

This tender provides a valuable opportunity for businesses in the consultancy and technical analysis sectors to expand their portfolios by contributing to the sustainable development planning of Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough. Firms with strong credentials in economic and housing needs analysis, as well as a robust quality methodology, are best positioned to compete due to the emphasis on quality over price in the evaluation criteria. The project’s strategic significance in planning the borough’s future growth trajectory presents an opportunity for qualified firms to establish or reinforce their presence in the public sector consultancy market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NUN - Housing and Economic Development Needs Assessment - Local Plan Assessment

Notice Description

The Planning Policy team are responsible for adopting a Development Plan for Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough, ensuring future growth will be sustainable. The Development Plan currently comprises of the Borough Plan (2011-2031), which was adopted in 2019, a Gypsy and Traveller Site Allocations DPD, the Warwickshire Minerals Local Plan (2018-2032) and the Warwickshire Waste Core Strategy Adopted Local Plan (2013-2028). The Borough Plan Review, which will supersede the adopted Borough Plan (2011-2031), is currently at examination and is anticipated to be adopted late 2025. To reflect changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) the Council is commencing work on a new local plan. Alongside the Local Plan and any supporting development plan documents there will be a requirement for Housing and Economic Needs Assessment to be undertaken. This contract is to provide Housing and Economic Needs Assessment for the new Local Plan.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bd61
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059974-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71620000 - Analysis services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Aug 2026 - 23 Feb 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUNEATON AND BEDWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NUNEATON
Postcode
CV11 5AA
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Nuneaton and Bedworth
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Nuneaton

Further Information

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