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title: "Blackpool Housing Affordability Study"
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# Blackpool Housing Affordability Study

Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc089e3d-c202-4060-9573-febb41d3aa88

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## Summary

The Blackpool Housing Affordability Study, initiated by Blackpool Council, is a tender aimed at soliciting a specialist Housing Research consultancy to conduct a comprehensive analysis on housing affordability and needs. This procurement process falls under the research and development consultancy services category and is structured under an open procedure. The tender period concluded on 7th December 2018, with a contract period that commenced on 7th January 2019 and is scheduled to end on 29th March 2019. The total value of the contract is £15,000, and the research will be focused in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms, especially those specialising in housing research and development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the contract has been designated to support their involvement. Businesses that can deliver expertise in housing affordability analysis, alongside an understanding of local market dynamics, would be well-placed to compete for this contract, which aims to deliver vital insights to assist Blackpool Council in addressing housing accessibility challenges.

## Notice

Blackpool Council requires a specialist Housing Research consultancy to undertake a comprehensive housing affordability and needs analysis. The commission will provide the Council with an in-depth understanding of the costs of accessing housing for rent and sale compared with local incomes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a302d2f-eeb2-4a51-8b02-8b7c0f3b7df9 |
| 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 | 2 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 7 Jan 2019 - 29 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| 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 | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY1 1NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Talbot |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPINION RESEARCH SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Jan 2019 at 09:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a302d2f-eeb2-4a51-8b02-8b7c0f3b7df9
- 19 Nov 2018 at 11:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24396c1c-e879-4ce8-a854-1908ece65544

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a302d2f-eeb2-4a51-8b02-8b7c0f3b7df9
  2nd January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24396c1c-e879-4ce8-a854-1908ece65544
  19th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=7152ee4e-71e2-e811-80ef-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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