Planning

Research Project: Arran Affordable Housing Demand

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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21 Feb 2023 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The North Ayrshire Council is planning a tender for a research project titled "Arran Affordable Housing Demand." The procurement will be carried out via Public Contract Scotland-Tender and is expected to be published in March 2023. The research aims to assess the demand for affordable housing on the Isle of Arran, complying with statutory guidance. The project is time-sensitive, with a closing date for expressions of interest by Tuesday 28th February 2023. The contract is anticipated to start in early April 2023, with an end date set for 30th June 2023.

This tender by the North Ayrshire Council presents opportunities for businesses in the services sector. Companies specialised in housing research, data analysis, and consultancy services would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process involves the development of an evidence-based assessment of affordable housing demand, offering potential for business growth through impactful research insights. Interested businesses should ensure timely submission of expressions of interest to participate in this valuable opportunity.

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Notice Title

Research Project: Arran Affordable Housing Demand

Notice Description

Introduction North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") are looking to notify the market of this potential future contracting opportunity. It is anticipated the procurement exercise will be carried out via Public Contract Scotland-Tender ("PCS-T") and will likely be published in March 2023. NAC welcomes expressions of interest from service providers, by completing this questionnaire and returning to murraythompson@north-ayrshire.gov.uk before close of business Tuesday 28th February 2023 as this project is time sensitive. Contract Background The research is required to build upon the North Ayrshire Council Housing Needs and Demand Assessment ("HNDA") 2020 and establish the demand for affordable housing on the Isle of Arran. Contract Timetable The contract is anticipated to start early April 2023 and will have an end date of 30th June 2023. Scope NAC requires the completion of an independent evidence-based assessment of demand for affordable housing (in all forms, including, but not limited to, social housing, private sector housing, shared equity / ownership etc) on the Isle of Arran. The assessment must comply with the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 (as amended), and statutory guidance. The research should measure the extent of current and future housing need beyond those already captured on the North Ayrshire Housing Register by obtaining a clear and robust view of the scale of any housing problem. It should establish how this compares to expectations for the future and seek evidence of its potential negative impacts for employers on Arran. It should: - identify issues on Arran that may be limiting economic sustainability and growth; - identify types of organisations / sectors / role issues, life stage most prevalent e.g. pre-family / family; and - seek solutions to address any issues identified. The consultant will be expected to develop the work undertaken to produce the HNDA and undertake analysis of the North Ayrshire Housing Register. Further evidence-based research will require to be undertaken with NAC (mainly Housing and Economic Growth), alongside residents and business owners, to assess demand for affordable housing on Arran in terms of tenure, house size, location, and house type. All research should set out the clear rationale for doing so. Closing Date for Expressions of Interest Tuesday 28th February 2023.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NAC requires the completion of an independent evidence-based assessment of demand for affordable housing (in all forms, including, but not limited to, social housing, private sector housing, shared equity / ownership etc) on the Isle of Arran. The assessment must comply with the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 (as amended), and statutory guidance. The research should measure the extent of current and future housing need beyond those already captured on the North Ayrshire Housing Register by obtaining a clear and robust view of the scale of any housing problem. It should establish how this compares to expectations for the future and seek evidence of its potential negative impacts for employers on Arran. It should: - identify issues on Arran that may be limiting economic sustainability and growth; - identify types of organisations / sectors / role issues, life stage most prevalent e.g. pre-family / family; and - seek solutions to address any issues identified. The consultant will be expected to develop the work undertaken to produce the HNDA and undertake analysis of the North Ayrshire Housing Register. Further evidence-based research will require to be undertaken with NAC (mainly Housing and Economic Growth), alongside residents and business owners, to assess demand for affordable housing on Arran in terms of tenure, house size, location, and house type. All research should set out the clear rationale for doing so.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000723216
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB471825
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

70333000 - Housing services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

75123000 - Administrative housing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Mar 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
murraythompson@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1294324220

Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB471825
    Research Project: Arran Affordable Housing Demand - Introduction North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") are looking to notify the market of this potential future contracting opportunity. It is anticipated the procurement exercise will be carried out via Public Contract Scotland-Tender ("PCS-T") and will likely be published in March 2023. NAC welcomes expressions of interest from service providers, by completing this questionnaire and returning to murraythompson@north-ayrshire.gov.uk before close of business Tuesday 28th February 2023 as this project is time sensitive. Contract Background The research is required to build upon the North Ayrshire Council Housing Needs and Demand Assessment ("HNDA") 2020 and establish the demand for affordable housing on the Isle of Arran. Contract Timetable The contract is anticipated to start early April 2023 and will have an end date of 30th June 2023. Scope NAC requires the completion of an independent evidence-based assessment of demand for affordable housing (in all forms, including, but not limited to, social housing, private sector housing, shared equity / ownership etc) on the Isle of Arran. The assessment must comply with the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 (as amended), and statutory guidance. The research should measure the extent of current and future housing need beyond those already captured on the North Ayrshire Housing Register by obtaining a clear and robust view of the scale of any housing problem. It should establish how this compares to expectations for the future and seek evidence of its potential negative impacts for employers on Arran. It should: - identify issues on Arran that may be limiting economic sustainability and growth; - identify types of organisations / sectors / role issues, life stage most prevalent e.g. pre-family / family; and - seek solutions to address any issues identified. The consultant will be expected to develop the work undertaken to produce the HNDA and undertake analysis of the North Ayrshire Housing Register. Further evidence-based research will require to be undertaken with NAC (mainly Housing and Economic Growth), alongside residents and business owners, to assess demand for affordable housing on Arran in terms of tenure, house size, location, and house type. All research should set out the clear rationale for doing so. Closing Date for Expressions of Interest Tuesday 28th February 2023.

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