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title: "District of Harlow - Housing Needs Evidence Base"
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# District of Harlow - Housing Needs Evidence Base

Buyer: HARLOW DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-54e7d71c-a796-4cb8-ba23-ebc628fc402c

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## Summary

The Harlow District Council is currently seeking tenders for the "Housing Needs Evidence Base" project within the research consultancy services industry, specifically targeting the East of England region in the United Kingdom. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 5 March 2019. The total contract value is estimated at £20,000, with a minimum value of £15,000. The successful consultant will be expected to commence work on 1 April 2019, with the contract concluding on 31 July 2019. This procurement follows an open procedure and is categorised as below the threshold.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for consultancy firms with expertise in housing needs assessment and market analysis. Businesses that specialise in research consultancy services, particularly those with experience in socio-economic studies and understanding local housing markets, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this project could enhance a bidder's profile while contributing to vital local community insights and long-term housing strategies.

## Notice

Harlow Council is seeking to engage a suitably qualified and experienced Consultant to produce a robust evidence base that: a)Defines the housing needs of the District of Harlow b)Defines the appropriate mix of housing required within the District and c)Develops a greater understanding of the affordability of the existing housing market for local people. The evidence base will build upon and support the Housing Need outlined in the West Essex and East Hertfordshire Strategic Housing Market Assessments (SHMAs). .

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee173b24-5c72-4412-ad00-41dac1610971 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HARLOW DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | HARLOW ESSEX |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM20 1WG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH35 West Essex |
| Local authority | Harlow |
| Electoral ward | Little Parndon & Town Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Harlow |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2019 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee173b24-5c72-4412-ad00-41dac1610971

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee173b24-5c72-4412-ad00-41dac1610971
  4th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB156487
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

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

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