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title: "Merton Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA)"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON"
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# Merton Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA)

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3c860779-3cfe-47c5-b608-ccef46388555

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## Summary

The London Borough of Merton is conducting a tender for the 'Merton Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA)', focusing on comprehensive research and consultancy in the housing sector. The procurement, categorised under research and development services, has an estimated value of £40,000 and employs an open procedure for supplier selection. The tender period ended on 26th June 2018, with the contract period commencing from 17th July 2018 and concluding on 13th November 2018. The project requires a robust housing market assessment to support local policies, particularly in regions like Colliers Wood, Mitcham, Morden, and Wimbledon, located in the Greater London area.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consulting firms specialising in urban planning, housing strategy, and market research. Successful bidders will be expected to demonstrate experience in conducting similar assessments and engage with local stakeholders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise will find this a suitable competition, particularly those familiar with the National Planning Policy Framework and local government operations. This project could also serve as a pathway for businesses to expand their portfolio in public sector consulting.

## Notice

The London Borough of Merton (LBM) is seeking experienced consultants to undertake a borough wide Strategic Housing Market Assessment. Merton's SHMA must be guided by the National Planning Policy Framework (2012 and emerging) and guidance and comply with the Duty to Co-operate. Although Merton's housing targets and other strategic matters are guided by the London Plan, the associated London-wide housing market assessment and other research it is still important for Merton to have a robust, up-to-date assessment of housing markets in its area to inform local policies. The council is seeking a Consultant to prepare a borough-wide SHMA to support the borough-wide Local Plan with the following priorities: Borough wide SHMA with a particular focus on: * Colliers Wood / South Wimbledon * Mitcham * Morden * Raynes Park / West Barnes * Wimbledon * Any other clearly identified sub-market * Any sub-market connections connecting Merton to surrounding boroughs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/228017c1-7a9a-4fd8-a1bf-02e48113ff01 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 25 Jul 2018 - 10 Jan 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON |
| Locality | MORDEN |
| Post town | Sutton |
| Postcode | SM4 5DX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton |
| Local authority | Merton |
| Electoral ward | Merton Park |
| Westminster constituency | Wimbledon |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GL HEARN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2018 at 14:46 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/228017c1-7a9a-4fd8-a1bf-02e48113ff01
- 11 Jun 2018 at 13:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/228017c1-7a9a-4fd8-a1bf-02e48113ff01

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/228017c1-7a9a-4fd8-a1bf-02e48113ff01
  11th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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