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title: "GB-Saffron Walden: Local Housing Needs Assessment"
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# GB-Saffron Walden: Local Housing Needs Assessment

Buyer: UTTLESFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e1c3022-6e96-4367-ab6f-236eeaf753db

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## Summary

The Uttlesford District Council is inviting tenders for a Local Housing Needs Assessment in Saffron Walden, focusing on planning for homes from 2020 to 2040. The contract is suitable for SMEs and aims to update the Local Plan to meet changing needs. The tender deadline is December 15, 2022, with the contract period starting from January 16, 2023, to March 24, 2023, in the East of England.

This opportunity presents a chance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to compete for research and development services contracts. Companies in this industry category can leverage their expertise to support Uttlesford District Council in shaping the future of local housing planning. The open procurement method allows for fair competition, with a contract value of £25,000 GBP for businesses looking to grow their service offerings in this sector.

## Notice

Uttlesford District Council is looking to commission a Local Housing Needs Assessment to support the review of the Local Plan. The purpose of the Study is to assess how many homes, and determine the types of homes, that need to be planned for across the period 2020 - 2040 to ensure the emerging Local Plan is up to date and meet's changing needs. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b13b7b9b-7499-4390-a753-7dbe551c0750 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Jan 2023 - 24 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| 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 | UTTLESFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | SAFFRON WALDEN |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB11 4ER |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH35 West Essex |
| Local authority | Uttlesford |
| Electoral ward | Saffron Walden Audley |
| Westminster constituency | North West Essex |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2022 at 11:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b13b7b9b-7499-4390-a753-7dbe551c0750

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b13b7b9b-7499-4390-a753-7dbe551c0750
  24th November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Saffron-Walden:-Local-Housing-Needs-Assessment/GPTA93BSCN
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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