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title: "SHMA"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF REDBRIDGE"
published: "2026-07-06"
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# SHMA

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF REDBRIDGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-494ab4f0-9b02-40ec-a1e5-79a6cc4847ff

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA) in Havering and Redbridge, managed by the London Borough of Redbridge, has concluded successfully at the award stage. The tender falls under the urban planning services industry category, specifically using the CPV classification code 71410000. The procurement, conducted via an open procedure, was aimed at businesses capable of providing strategic housing assessments across the region of England in the UK. The entire contract period was set from 1st April 2023 to 31st December 2025, with the initial tender period closing on 12th December 2022. The awarded contract was announced on 6th July 2026, following the initial award on 24th March 2023.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in urban planning services, especially those capable of handling strategic housing assessments. Although this specific contract may not have been aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, it highlights the potential for similar contracts to provide substantial business growth opportunities for companies with relevant expertise and resources. Organisations similar to Opinion Research Services, the awarded supplier, can particularly benefit from engaging in such public sector projects which can substantially enhance their portfolio and reputation in the urban planning sector. Companies looking to compete in future tenders should have a robust understanding of local housing markets and the capability to deliver comprehensive assessments tailored to regional needs.

## Notice

Procurement of a Strategic Housing Market Assessment for Havering and Redbridge

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/356401cc-32a7-45cf-a9f7-1d3be061bda8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2023 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 REDBRIDGE |
| Locality | ILFORD |
| Post town | Ilford |
| Postcode | IG1 1NN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest |
| Local authority | Redbridge |
| Electoral ward | Ilford Town |
| Westminster constituency | Ilford South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71410000 - Urban planning services

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2026 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/356401cc-32a7-45cf-a9f7-1d3be061bda8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/356401cc-32a7-45cf-a9f7-1d3be061bda8
  6th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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