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title: "Strategic Market Housing Assessment (SHMA)"
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# Strategic Market Housing Assessment (SHMA)

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d49d1102-b358-46c3-8d76-7a74e2bea94e

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## Summary

Ashford Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the preparation of a Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA). This contract, identified by SHMA/24/1, is under the industry category of Architectural, engineering and planning services (CPV code 71240000). The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the total contract value is £35,000. The tendering period ended on 24th June 2024, with the contract period from 29th July 2024 to 28th July 2032. Key dates include the award date on 6th January 2025 and contract start date on the same day. The main location for the contract delivery is Ashford, Kent (postal code TN23 1PL).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural, engineering, and planning services. It is particularly beneficial for SMEs and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), as highlighted in the procurement documentation. With a substantial contract period and a reasonable budget, this project allows businesses to showcase their expertise and gain recognition in the public procurement space. The successful supplier, Justin Gardner, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), demonstrates the council's commitment to supporting smaller businesses and fostering local economic growth.

## Notice

SHMA/24/1 Ashford Borough Council (ABC) are looking to procure suitably qualified and experienced consultants for the preparation of a Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA). Procurement documentation can be downloaded from the Kent Business Portal https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba8daa86-48ef-4e5d-95de-78c85902c0c3 |
| 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 | 24 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2024 - 28 Jul 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| 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 | ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN23 1PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

## Release History

- 24 May 2024 at 09:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba8daa86-48ef-4e5d-95de-78c85902c0c3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba8daa86-48ef-4e5d-95de-78c85902c0c3
  24th May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
  The tender documents and additional information can be accessed from the Kent Business Portal.

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