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title: "QU459 - Birmingham Housing and Economic Development Needs Assessment - AWARD"
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# QU459 - Birmingham Housing and Economic Development Needs Assessment - AWARD

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4ce38c4-8cd5-416f-b2e8-c6f1209bb78f

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## Summary

Birmingham City Council is currently involved in the award phase of the public procurement process for the project titled "QU459 - Birmingham Housing and Economic Development Needs Assessment". This project is classified under the housing services industry, with a significant emphasis on research and development consultancy services. The contract is set to commence on 16th April 2021 and will continue until 14th January 2022, with key documentation submission deadlines that have already passed, specifically the completed quotation submissions which were due by noon on 19th March 2021.

This procurement opportunity opens avenues for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in housing assessments and economic development projects, to engage with Birmingham City Council. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess relevant experience in conducting feasibility studies, economic research, and development consultancy are well-suited to participate in similar tenders, thus potentially fostering growth and expanding their portfolio within the public sector.

## Notice

Birmingham City Council wishes to invite suitably experienced and qualified consultants to undertake a Housing and Economic Development Needs Assessment (HEDNA) for the city in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and national guidance contained in the Planning Practice Guidance (PPG). This will form an integral part of the evidence base to underpin new housing and economic development related policies in the review of the Birmingham Development Plan (BDP) and the development of the city's Housing Strategy. This contract will be for a period of approximately 9 months commencing 9th April 2021 until December 2021. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed quotation submission should be returned by noon on 19th March 2021 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8faf0a8-dd04-47d9-a0a6-b7b6716257b7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Apr 2021 - 14 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,000 |
| 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Newtown |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 70333000 - Housing services
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79311400 - Economic research services
- 79314000 - Feasibility study
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2021 at 14:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8faf0a8-dd04-47d9-a0a6-b7b6716257b7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8faf0a8-dd04-47d9-a0a6-b7b6716257b7
  1st April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/

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