--- title: "Local Housing Need Assessment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8e502d1c-4934-40a5-8b91-9daa34bc060e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8e502d1c-4934-40a5-8b91-9daa34bc060e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8e502d1c-4934-40a5-8b91-9daa34bc060e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8e502d1c-4934-40a5-8b91-9daa34bc060e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GO SHARED SERVICES" published: "2018-10-16" --- # Local Housing Need Assessment Buyer: GO SHARED SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e502d1c-4934-40a5-8b91-9daa34bc060e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8e502d1c-4934-40a5-8b91-9daa34bc060e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8e502d1c-4934-40a5-8b91-9daa34bc060e.json) ## Summary The Forest of Dean District Council, in collaboration with other Gloucestershire local authorities, is currently engaged in a tender process for a Local Housing Need Assessment. This procurement process, classified under technical planning services, aims to appoint qualified consultants to provide evidence of housing needs to support local planning and strategies. The tender period ends on 6th November 2018 for expressions of interest, with the final submission deadline for tenders set for 15th November 2018. The service will be conducted in the South West region of the United Kingdom, specifically targeted to deliver outcomes that comply with national planning policies. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in urban planning, housing strategy, and research and development services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they are well-suited to provide innovative and tailored solutions required for the assessment. Engaging in this project could enhance these businesses' portfolios and expand their connections within the local government sector. ## Notice Forest of Dean District Council in partnership with other Gloucestershire local authorities is seeking to appoint suitably qualified consultants to produce a Local Housing Need Assessment(s) (LHNA). The LHNA must be compliant with the National Planning Policy (NPPF), the requirements of the Planning Practice Guidance (PPG) and assist the authorities with the Duty to Cooperate. The purpose of the LHNA will help to inform the production and review of local plans and housing strategies by providing robust evidence of housing needs in Gloucestershire. To register your expression of interest, access the tender documentation free of charge and request questions of clarification about the Invitation to Tender you will need to register via the 'Supply GO Shared Services' portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/gosharedservices anytime up to 17:00 hours 06 November 2018. No further clarification questions may be submitted after this time. The closing date for submission of tenders is 17:00 hours 15 November 2018. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b65f8e7-6043-4e3a-bb87-6d026bbc717d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Jan 2019 - 31 Oct 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | GO SHARED SERVICES | | Locality | GLOUCESTERSHIRE | | Post town | Gloucester | | Postcode | GL16 8HG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC | | Local authority | Forest of Dean | | Electoral ward | Coleford | | Westminster constituency | Forest of Dean | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 71356400 - Technical planning services - 71410000 - Urban planning services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services - 90712100 - Urban environmental development planning ## Release History - 16 Oct 2018 at 08:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b65f8e7-6043-4e3a-bb87-6d026bbc717d - 16 Oct 2018 at 08:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b65f8e7-6043-4e3a-bb87-6d026bbc717d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b65f8e7-6043-4e3a-bb87-6d026bbc717d 16th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/gosharedservices/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.fdean.gov.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/gosharedservices ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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