--- title: "Housing and Economic Development Needs Assessment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8395ac96-354f-4b1b-85f4-509a50774cf2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8395ac96-354f-4b1b-85f4-509a50774cf2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8395ac96-354f-4b1b-85f4-509a50774cf2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8395ac96-354f-4b1b-85f4-509a50774cf2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL" published: "2019-04-11" --- # Housing and Economic Development Needs Assessment Buyer: WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8395ac96-354f-4b1b-85f4-509a50774cf2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8395ac96-354f-4b1b-85f4-509a50774cf2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8395ac96-354f-4b1b-85f4-509a50774cf2.json) ## Summary Lichfield District Council and Tamworth Borough Council are seeking a specialist consultancy for their Housing and Economic Development Needs Assessment (HEDNA), aimed at identifying future housing and employment growth requirements for the West Midlands region, particularly within the areas governed by these councils. The tender, identified as LDC18002, is currently in the Award stage, with a total contract value of £60,000. The deadline for proposal submissions was on 22 February 2019, and the contract is expected to commence on 18 March 2019, lasting until 31 May 2019. This open procurement method allows the inclusion of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). This tender presents a valuable opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in economic development, housing services, and urban planning. Businesses with expertise in conducting comprehensive needs assessments, especially those familiar with national planning guidelines, will be particularly well-suited to compete. The engagement could significantly enhance the successful bidder's portfolio and reputation in public sector consulting, particularly within local government frameworks. ## Notice Lichfield District Council (LDC) and Tamworth Borough Council (TBC) are seeking to commission a specialist consultancy to undertake and complete a Housing and Economic Development Needs Assessment (HEDNA) to identify the future housing and employment growth needs across the two administrative areas. This will need to be prepared in accordance with the national guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) & Planning Practice Guidance (PPG). This study will form an integral part of the evidence base for the new Local Plans for Lichfield District (2016-2036) and Tamworth Borough (2016-2036). Additional information: All enquiries regarding this brief and proposal submissions should be directed to: procurement@lichfielddc.gov.uk Tenderers must submit their written statements and quotation electronically to procurement@lichfielddc.gov.uk by 12pm on the 22 February 2019. No proposal can be accepted if it is received after the specified deadline. Whilst this is advertised by Wolverhampton City Council, the procurement is Lichfield District Council's. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18ba2286-0e9e-47d9-8c5c-9d955b954195 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Mar 2019 | | Contract period | 9 Apr 2019 - 31 Oct 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £30,000 | | 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 | WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE | | Post town | Walsall | | Postcode | WS13 6YZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC | | Local authority | Lichfield | | Electoral ward | Stowe | | Westminster constituency | Lichfield | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | GL HEARN | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 70 - Real estate services ### Codes - 70333000 - Housing services ## Release History - 11 Apr 2019 at 15:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18ba2286-0e9e-47d9-8c5c-9d955b954195 - 5 Feb 2019 at 16:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c77ade9-4bed-43c9-bc20-6bd0fb039795 - 5 Feb 2019 at 15:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c77ade9-4bed-43c9-bc20-6bd0fb039795 - 5 Feb 2019 at 15:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c77ade9-4bed-43c9-bc20-6bd0fb039795 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18ba2286-0e9e-47d9-8c5c-9d955b954195 11th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c77ade9-4bed-43c9-bc20-6bd0fb039795 5th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/Council/Planning/The-local-plan-and-planning-policy/Resource-centre/Evidence-base/Procurement-opportunities/Local-plan-procurement-opportunities.aspx Tender Documents Available at Following Link ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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