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title: "TMBC Strategic Housing Market Assessment"
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# TMBC Strategic Housing Market Assessment

Buyer: TONBRIDGE & MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6f0f5b0-d578-4c44-8fec-b614dbcc69f6

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## Summary

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council is commissioning a Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA) to inform their emerging Local Plan and aid development management decisions. This contract falls under the "Urban planning and landscape architectural services" industry category (CPV code 71400000) and is located in England, UK. The procurement process is in the "Award" stage with the award notice published on 26 February 2025. Key dates included the tender release on 9 December 2024, the deadline for expression of interest on 6 January 2025, the submission deadline on 13 January 2025, and the final report submission set for 20 June 2025. The contract with Iceni Projects initiates on 30 January 2025 and concludes on 30 June 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in urban planning and consultancy services to establish a robust relationship with the local authority. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate, given the specified suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises. The project includes comprehensive assessments of housing needs which can leverage expertise from businesses in demographic analysis, market research, and policy development, fostering business growth through substantial and visible contributions to the community and regional planning efforts.

## Notice

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council (TMBC) ('The Council') is looking to commission a Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA) to inform the emerging Local Plan and provide a tool for development management decisions. Whilst local plan timescales have not been formally confirmed / agreed, it is likely that a Regulation 18 consultation will take place around Summer 2025, with the aim of Local Plan submission by the December 2026 deadline as currently proposed In the latest NPPF consultation. The SHMA will need to inform the Regulation 18 Local Plan and will form an integral part of the evidence base to underpin new housing related policies in the emerging Local Plan. The work will relate to the whole Local Planning Authority Area. A Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA) is intended to provide an assessment of both housing need and demand. It considers the scale and mix of housing needed over the longer-term, both market and affordable, taking account of population and demographic dynamics, and the housing needs of different groups within the local community. The purpose of the study is to provide an up-to-date, robust and comprehensive evidence base for housing associated with the Local Planning Authority Area during the period to 2042, in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and national guidance contained in the Planning Practice Guidance (PPG). The study should follow the amendments to the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (uses B2 and B8 and E). Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement The Council will endeavour to adhere to the following timetable but will not incur any liability whatsoever for any variations that become necessary:- Tender release: Monday 9 December 2024 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm on Monday 6 January 2025 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm on Monday 13 January 2025 Evaluation: w/c 13 January 2025 Appointment of contractor: by 27 January 2025 Inception meeting (if necessary): 28 January 2025 First draft with key indicators: w/c 14 April 2025 Draft report: w/c 19 May 2025 Presentation to Council if needed - TBC Meeting to discuss study conclusions and final report: 3 June 2025 Final report submitted: 20 June 2025 ** Please note: All expressions of interest, and subsequent correspondence and submissions, must be made via the Kent Business Portal - www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk **

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c15945d0-560d-4f64-a07f-e6e85af520b7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,165 |
| 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 | TONBRIDGE & MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MALLING |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME19 4LZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Tonbridge and Malling |
| Electoral ward | Kings Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ICENI PROJECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2025 at 11:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c15945d0-560d-4f64-a07f-e6e85af520b7
- 9 Dec 2024 at 15:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d8eeba6-a3a3-49f9-a647-5d358bb2d66c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c15945d0-560d-4f64-a07f-e6e85af520b7
  26th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d8eeba6-a3a3-49f9-a647-5d358bb2d66c
  9th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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