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03 Aug 2026 at 12:28

Summary of the contracting process

Shropshire Council is seeking to engage qualified consultants for a Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA) for Shropshire. This tender falls under the services category, specifically relating to housing services, and is set in the UKG22 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with an open method and a value not exceeding the threshold for open competition, allowing broad participation. Interested parties must submit quotes electronically by 28th August 2026, with enquiries closing by 14th August 2026. The service contract is scheduled to commence on 21st September 2026 and conclude on 30th November 2026.

This SHMA tender offers a substantial opportunity for consultancy firms with expertise in housing market analysis to contribute to the shaping of Shropshire's future Local Plan. With a focus on assessing housing needs throughout distinct Place Plan areas, it is particularly suited for businesses capable of delivering high-quality, comprehensive analyses of market and affordable housing demands. The award criteria place a greater emphasis on quality (60%), suggesting that firms demonstrating a robust methodological approach and previous experience in similar projects are likely to be competitive. Additionally, the process welcomes small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate, promoting inclusivity in procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA) for Shropshire

Notice Description

To inform preparation of Shropshire's next Local Plan (to 2046), Shropshire Council wishes to invite suitably experienced and qualified consultants to undertake a Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA) for Shropshire . The purpose of this SHMA is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the size, type and tenure of market, affordable, and specialist housing needed across Shropshire and within each of its 18 Place Plan areas (which reflect approximate functional zones of influence, generally consisting of a main centre and its surrounding communities and rural hinterland). Clarifications should be made electronically via email to: planningpolicy@shropshire.gov.uk ;and Dan.Corden@shropshire.gov.uk Quotes for provision of the SHMA should be made electronically via email to: planningpolicy@shropshire.gov.uk ;and Dan.Corden@shropshire.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d9f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073683-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services


CPV Codes

70333000 - Housing 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
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Sep 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SHREWSBURY
Postcode
SY3 8HQ
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
TLG22 Shropshire

Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Porthill
Westminster Constituency
Shrewsbury

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