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# Housing and Economic Development Needs Assessment (HEDNA)

Buyer: WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19cb468a-b701-418a-b247-3818af47f928

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## Summary

West Lancashire Borough Council is currently engaged in the tendering process for a Housing and Economic Development Needs Assessment (HEDNA) project, aimed at establishing a comprehensive evidence base for its forthcoming Local Plan (2023-2038). This open procurement, identified by tender ID WLANCS001-DN459016-64669526, was published on 20th January 2020, and the tender period concluded on 24th February 2020. The contract, valued at £58,413, has been awarded to Iceni Projects Limited, with the contract period extending from 13th March 2020 to 17th August 2020. The assessment will be focused on the North West region of England and falls under the category of research consultancy services.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the research consultancy sector, particularly those with expertise in economic analysis and development assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement method is open, allowing for broader competition. Companies with experience in local government projects or those focused on strategic planning will be particularly well-suited to contribute to this initiative, potentially enhancing their business profile and revenue streams through successful engagement with local authority contracts.

## Notice

West Lancashire Borough Council (the Council) is seeking to engage an experienced and suitably qualified Contractor to provide a comprehensive Housing and Economic Development Needs Assessment (HEDNA) study for West Lancashire which would comprise a key part of the evidence base for the emerging West Lancashire Local Plan 2023-2038, the WLBC Housing Strategy, and the WLBC Economic Development Strategy. It is envisaged the study will have three strands which would inform one another details of which are contained within the ITT documentation. Additional information: Tender documents can be downloaded from the chest portal at www.the-chest.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c1b4bde-d349-4cd6-b506-f0652cd5ec26 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2020 - 17 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,413 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ORMSKIRK |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L39 2DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire |
| Local authority | West Lancashire |
| Electoral ward | Ormskirk West |
| Westminster constituency | West Lancashire |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ICENI PROJECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79311400 - Economic research services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2020 at 13:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c1b4bde-d349-4cd6-b506-f0652cd5ec26
- 20 Jan 2020 at 15:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fb58b14-2b19-4373-a42a-bc897a762604

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c1b4bde-d349-4cd6-b506-f0652cd5ec26
  12th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fb58b14-2b19-4373-a42a-bc897a762604
  20th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.westlancs.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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