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Housing and Economic Needs Assessment (HENA)

TORRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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07 Jul 2026 at 09:34

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a tender for a "Housing and Economic Needs Assessment (HENA)" commissioned by Torridge District Council together with North Devon District Council and Exmoor National Park Authority. This contract, awarded on 26th June 2026, focuses on the consultancy services required to prepare an assessment for North Devon, Torridge, and Exmoor National Park. The contract commenced on 27th June 2026 and is set to conclude by 31st October 2026. The procurement method was a limited competition below the threshold, indicating a selective tender. This contract, identified as DN815553, is categorized under economic research services within the UK region code UKK4.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specializing in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in economic research within the housing sector. Companies capable of addressing complex housing and economic needs assessments are encouraged to engage, especially SMEs like ICENI PROJECTS LIMITED, which successfully secured the contract. Engaging in such opportunities allows businesses to grow by collaborating with public authorities, leading to increased visibility and the potential for future contracts with sub-central government entities such as Torridge District Council and its partner authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Housing and Economic Needs Assessment (HENA)

Notice Description

The commission is to provide consultancy services for Torridge District Council, North Devon District Council and Exmoor National Park Authority (the 'Partner Authorities') to prepare a housing and economic needs assessment (HENA) for North Devon, Torridge and Exmoor National Park.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c4df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063495-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

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

CPV Codes

79311400 - Economic research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,353 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jun 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TORRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

EXMOOR NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

NORTH DEVON DISTRICT 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
BIDEFORD
Postcode
EX39 2QG
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Dulverton & Exmoor
Westminster Constituency
Tiverton and Minehead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ICENI PROJECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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