--- title: "HBC- The provision of preparation of an affordable housing and tenancy Strategy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-922809b2-8ea6-4789-a859-deea621c2bfe" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-922809b2-8ea6-4789-a859-deea621c2bfe" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-922809b2-8ea6-4789-a859-deea621c2bfe.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-922809b2-8ea6-4789-a859-deea621c2bfe.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HERTSMERE BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-07-13" --- # HBC- The provision of preparation of an affordable housing and tenancy Strategy Buyer: HERTSMERE BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-922809b2-8ea6-4789-a859-deea621c2bfe [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-922809b2-8ea6-4789-a859-deea621c2bfe) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-922809b2-8ea6-4789-a859-deea621c2bfe.json) ## Summary The Hertsmere Borough Council is seeking a qualified consultant for the preparation of an Affordable Housing and Tenancy Strategy, with the tender (ID: HC230) published on 13th July 2021. This initiative falls under the services category within the research and development industry, with a total contract value of £20,000 and an end date for submissions set for 17th August 2021. The contract itself is expected to commence on 1st September 2021 and conclude by 31st December 2021. Interested bidders should visit the Council's official information page for more details and instructions on how to participate. This tender presents significant opportunities for consulting firms specialising in housing policy and urban planning, particularly those experienced in developing affordable housing strategies. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in local governance, legislative compliance, and strategic consultation regarding social housing will find themselves well-positioned to compete. This project not only aims to enhance the local housing framework but also portrays an opportunity for consultants to influence affordable housing in Hertsmere effectively. ## Notice The Council wishes to appoint a suitably qualified consultant to prepare an Affordable Housing and Tenancy Strategy, for Hertsmere Borough, to sit alongside its upcoming new Local Plan. The objectives of this work are to: 1) Prepare a position and develop an Affordable Housing Strategy for the Council in order to confirm and evidence the need for specific forms of affordable housing in the borough. The strategy will be used to advise developers on the requirements expected for affordable housing/Section 106 delivery when submitting a planning application and it is anticipated that it will be regularly updated 2) Prepare a position and develop a Tenancy Strategy for the Council to set out matters which Registered Providers of Social Housing should have regard to when formulating their policies for their own stock. The Strategy will ensure the Council compiles with its requirements under the Localism Act 2011 The consultant will have regard for relevant legislation and Council policies including the draft Local Plan, Local Housing Needs Assessment, Allocations Policy and Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy. Additional information: To access this opportunity please visit www.supplyhertfordshire.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16ca4693-8ee4-4e4c-acda-3126acdfa08c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Sep 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 | | 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 | HERTSMERE BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE | | Post town | Watford | | Postcode | WD6 1WA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Hertsmere | | Electoral ward | Borehamwood Cowley Hill | | Westminster constituency | Hertsmere | | 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 - 13 Jul 2021 at 14:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16ca4693-8ee4-4e4c-acda-3126acdfa08c - 13 Jul 2021 at 14:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16ca4693-8ee4-4e4c-acda-3126acdfa08c - 13 Jul 2021 at 14:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16ca4693-8ee4-4e4c-acda-3126acdfa08c - 13 Jul 2021 at 14:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16ca4693-8ee4-4e4c-acda-3126acdfa08c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16ca4693-8ee4-4e4c-acda-3126acdfa08c 13th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.hertsmere.gov.uk Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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