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title: "RMBC - JO - Housing and Economic Development Needs Assessment (HEDNA) - AWARD"
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# RMBC - JO - Housing and Economic Development Needs Assessment (HEDNA) - AWARD

Buyer: RUNNYMEDE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e431da6-d5a0-42a2-9d05-1b968e742c09

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## Summary

Runnymede Borough Council has awarded a contract for a Housing and Economic Development Needs Assessment (HEDNA) to Opinion Research Services. This procurement, under the industry category of Environmental Management, is intended to support the review and update of the Council's Runnymede 2030 Local Plan. The procurement process used an open procedure method, and the final contract was awarded on 16th December 2024. The contract commenced on 10th January 2025 and will run until 31st August 2028. The project will be implemented in the South East region of the United Kingdom, with key locations including KT15 2AH. 

This tender represents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in housing and economic assessments to grow their business. It is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as specified in the tender's suitability criteria. The contract, valued at £45,600, allows the awarded supplier to build a strong working relationship with a key regional authority, potentially leading to further opportunities in public sector consultancy. Businesses with expertise in environmental management and the capability to deliver comprehensive needs assessments would be well-positioned to compete and deliver on such contracts in the future.

## Notice

The Council is seeking the services of a consultant to compete a Housing and Economic Development Needs Assessment (HEDNA) which will form part of the evidence base underpinning the Council's review and update of its Runnymede 2030 Local Plan.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/675235e2-a216-4bea-8c45-7574d6bdfac9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 10 Jan 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,600 |
| 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 | RUNNYMEDE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SURREY |
| Post town | Kingston upon Thames |
| Postcode | KT15 2AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Runnymede |
| Electoral ward | Addlestone South |
| Westminster constituency | Runnymede and Weybridge |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPINION RESEARCH SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90710000 - Environmental management

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2025 at 17:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/675235e2-a216-4bea-8c45-7574d6bdfac9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/675235e2-a216-4bea-8c45-7574d6bdfac9
  19th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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