--- title: "Consultancy for Review of Housing Provision in Worcester" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f56d0adb-ab50-45f3-8f3d-50bd53ac36ba" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f56d0adb-ab50-45f3-8f3d-50bd53ac36ba" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f56d0adb-ab50-45f3-8f3d-50bd53ac36ba.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f56d0adb-ab50-45f3-8f3d-50bd53ac36ba.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-08-17" --- # Consultancy for Review of Housing Provision in Worcester Buyer: WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f56d0adb-ab50-45f3-8f3d-50bd53ac36ba [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f56d0adb-ab50-45f3-8f3d-50bd53ac36ba) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f56d0adb-ab50-45f3-8f3d-50bd53ac36ba.json) ## Summary The Worcester City Council is currently conducting a tender process titled "Consultancy for Review of Housing Provision in Worcester". This procurement, classified under Research and development services and related consultancy services, aims to identify ways to enhance social and affordable housing within Worcester. The tender period ends on 17th September 2021, and successful consultancy services are expected to commence from 1st November 2021 until 31st March 2022. Interested bidders must register on the Proactis Pro-Contract portal to access necessary documents and submit their expressions of interest. This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in housing consultancy and social infrastructure development. Companies with expertise in researching housing needs, innovative housing solutions, and policy development will be particularly well-suited to compete. With a maximum budget of £40,000 set for the project, it is an attractive prospect for small to medium enterprises looking to expand their project portfolio and make a significant impact in the housing sector within the local community. ## Notice The Authority is seeking to engage specialist housing advice to undertake a piece of work to help the Authority identify how it can best intervene in the provision of social and affordable housing within Worcester based on housing need and build on current and previous approaches. The Authority is looking to appoint a housing specialist adviser/consultancy to undertake a wide ranging and thorough review to identify how the provision of housing in Worcester can be increased to meet increasing needs. The Authority will expect the consultant to take a holistic view and consider current delivery and good practice in the sector, innovation and how the Authority and strategic partners can do things differently. This will enable future policies to be developed that have a City focus in order to boost supply and increase access and choice of high-quality housing in the City . The Authority have set a maximum budget of PS40,000 for the project. The Council is using the e-procurement portal known as the Proactis Pro-Contract portal https://procontract.due-north.com to conduct this procurement exercise. To gain access to the procurement documents, bidders will need to register their company details at the above website. Once registered, bidders will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the procurement documents. Bidders will need to search for the invitation under Worcester City Council and then electronically submit an expression of interest and follow the online instructions to view the procurement documents. Additional information: The Council is using the e-procurement portal known as the Proactis Pro-Contract portal https://procontract.due-north.com to conduct this procurement exercise. To gain access to the procurement documents, bidders will need to register their company details at the above website. Once registered, bidders will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the procurement documents. Bidders will need to search for the invitation under Worcester City Council and then electronically submit an expression of interest and follow the online instructions to view the procurement documents. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc84fcd9-314e-4792-802f-f609d239d247 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not applicable | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 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 | WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WORCESTER | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR1 2EY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | Cathedral | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 17 Aug 2021 at 12:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc84fcd9-314e-4792-802f-f609d239d247 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc84fcd9-314e-4792-802f-f609d239d247 17th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.worcester.gov.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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