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title: "Strategic Housing Market Assessment"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-771ba40c-0d90-4a52-9320-e6414eb7e3a1"
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# Strategic Housing Market Assessment

Buyer: MALVERN HILLS DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-771ba40c-0d90-4a52-9320-e6414eb7e3a1

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to a contract titled "Strategic Housing Market Assessment," initiated by Malvern Hills District Council. This contract, which falls under the industry category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, focuses on the south Worcestershire area and aims to support the review of the South Worcestershire Development Plan. The tender phase has concluded, with the contract awarded to Arc4 Limited on 28 February 2018, valued at £42,221. The contract period spans from 1 March 2018 to 1 October 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research, development, and consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that specialise in housing market assessments, urban planning, and related consultancy services would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Engaging in such procurement activities can help these businesses establish fruitful relationships with local councils and expand their project portfolios.

## Notice

The Council required a Strategic Housing Market Assessment covering the south Worcestershire area which is in accordance with the most recent national guidance (taking account that this is currently the subject of proposed change by national government) to support a review of the South Worcestershire Development Plan.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b8c9653-c010-434e-b125-6f7d2056432e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 1 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,221 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,221 |
| 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 | MALVERN HILLS DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | MALVERN |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR14 3AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Malvern Hills |
| Electoral ward | Great Malvern |
| Westminster constituency | West Worcestershire |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARC4 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2019 at 11:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b8c9653-c010-434e-b125-6f7d2056432e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b8c9653-c010-434e-b125-6f7d2056432e
  23rd January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b4399d95-8bff-e711-80ea-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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