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title: "Housing and Economic Development Needs Assessment (HEDNA) Market Engagement"
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# Housing and Economic Development Needs Assessment (HEDNA) Market Engagement

Buyer: MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b27b9e62-fa0d-4aaf-8698-2f6d6974b019

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## Summary

Milton Keynes Council is seeking consultants to conduct a Housing and Economic Development Needs Assessment (HEDNA) through an open tender process. The tender is currently in the planning phase, with an end date for submissions set for 22 February 2022. The HEDNA is intended to support the Council's Local Plan, which is anticipated to be published for consultation in early 2023. The project location is Milton Keynes, a rapidly growing area in the South East of the United Kingdom, and it falls under the administrative housing services category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in research and economic assessments, particularly those with expertise in local government projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the established suitability criteria. Businesses involved in housing consultancy and economic impact analysis will find this procurement particularly relevant as it aligns with the Council’s strategic developments for the region, offering avenues for growth and collaboration in an evolving local authority environment.

## Notice

This is a Market Engagement exercise before the launch of the Tender. Please complete the questionnaire and return via the portal. Milton Keynes Council (MKC) wishes to commission consultants to carry out a Housing and Economic Development Needs Assessment (HEDNA) for the Borough of Milton Keynes, one of the fastest growing and most dynamic local authority areas in the UK. The HEDNA will form a key part of the Council's evidence base for its new Local Plan. The new Local Plan is due to be published for Regulation 18 consultation in early 2023. More information about the process and timetable for the new Local Plan is set out in the Local Development Scheme available on the Council's website. Additional information: For any suppliers interested in this opportunity please visit our e-Tendering portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/ Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36cfef54-4be8-4c06-8f6e-c943425d5ea6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Apr 2022 - 27 Oct 2022 |
| 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 | MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 3EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 75123000 - Administrative housing services
- 79311410 - Economic impact assessment

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2022 at 11:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36cfef54-4be8-4c06-8f6e-c943425d5ea6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36cfef54-4be8-4c06-8f6e-c943425d5ea6
  10th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/

## Provenance

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