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Appointment to support development of Strategic Housing Needs Assessment (SHNA) and Local Supported Housing Strategy for Leeds

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

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03 Jul 2026 at 15:27

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leeds City Council has completed a procurement process titled "Appointment to support development of Strategic Housing Needs Assessment (SHNA) and Local Supported Housing Strategy for Leeds" in the services industry category. The contract was awarded to arc4 limited, an SME located in Manchester. The procurement utilised a direct method, described as "Below threshold - without competition." The contract is valued at £62,500, with the project scheduled to commence on 1st August 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2027. The award stage is currently pending, with a milestone future signature date set for 31st July 2026.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly those familiar with strategic housing needs assessments. SMEs, like arc4 limited, would find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging in such public procurement processes can significantly boost a company's portfolio and expand its exposure to local government projects, thus fostering growth and increasing competitiveness in the consultancy market for housing strategy development. Businesses that are adept at collaborating with public authorities and possess expertise in municipal housing policies would particularly benefit from pursuing similar contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Appointment to support development of Strategic Housing Needs Assessment (SHNA) and Local Supported Housing Strategy for Leeds

Notice Description

Production of Strategic Housing Needs Assessment and a Local Supported Housing Strategy for Leeds City Council. Total value of goods PS62,500

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c3d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062973-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS CITY 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
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARC4

Further Information

Notice Documents

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