--- title: "Housing and Economic Needs Assessment - SCC-SMS-0874" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e325" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e325" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e325.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e325.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-18" --- # Housing and Economic Needs Assessment - SCC-SMS-0874 Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e325 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e325) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e325.json) ## Summary Southampton City Council has initiated a tender process for a Housing and Economic Needs Assessment in the Real Estate Services industry (CPV 70000000). The contract, titled "Housing and Economic Needs Assessment - SCC-SMS-0874," aims to aid in developing a new Local Plan anticipated to last until 2041/2042. The procurement stage is currently in the Tender phase, and the deadline for the submission of quotes is 10:00 hrs on 1st April 2025. The contract term is initially set for six months, with the possibility of extensions up to a total of 2 years and 6 months at the council's discretion. The assessment will be integral in updating the existing development framework that encompasses several local area plans, including the Hampshire Minerals and Waste Plan. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in urban planning services, environmental engineering consultancy, and economic impact assessment. The contract's scope requires comprehensive expertise in real estate services and related fields, making it ideal for firms experienced in delivering holistic planning and assessment projects. Participating in this tender could facilitate substantial business growth, especially for companies looking to establish or expand their presence within the public sector. The project aligns with long-term municipal developments, offering potential for extended engagement and influence in regional planning initiatives. ## Notice Southampton City Council ("the Authority") has invited Quotes from suitably qualified suppliers ("Potential Suppliers") for the provision of a Housing and Economic Needs Assessment. The Authority is preparing a new Local Plan to 2041/2042 (plan period end date subject to upcoming planning reforms and changes to national plan-making). The new plan needs to take account of the changes made in planning and related policy since its current development framework was adopted. One key matter for consideration is the housing and economic needs assessment for the emerging Southampton Local Plan. Southampton City Council's current development plan provides a framework to 2026. The development plan includes: - the City of Southampton Local Plan - reviewed 2015; - the Core Strategy - reviewed 2015; - the City Centre Action Plan - reviewed 2015, - the Hampshire Minerals and Waste Plan 2013 - a partial update of which has been submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for Independent Examination to extend the Plan to 2040, with Hearings held in February 2025; and - the Bassett Neighbourhood Plan 2016 (which extends to 2029). Further detailed within the specification section 4. The term of the contract shall be ASAP with the original commission lasting no longer that 6 months however the Authority reserve the right to enter into extensions of up to 2 years following the original commission equating to a total contract term at potentially 2 years 6 months at the sole discretion of the Authority. The closing date for receipt of Quotes is 10:00Hrs on 1st April 2025. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Southampton City Council ("the Authority") has invited Quotes from suitably qualified suppliers ("Potential Suppliers") for the provision of a Housing and Economic Needs Assessment. The Authority is preparing a new Local Plan to 2041/2042 (plan period end date subject to upcoming planning reforms and changes to national plan-making). The new plan needs to take account of the changes made in planning and related policy since its current development framework was adopted. One key matter for consideration is the housing and economic needs assessment for the emerging Southampton Local Plan. Southampton City Council's current development plan provides a framework to 2026. The development plan includes: - the City of Southampton Local Plan - reviewed 2015; - the Core Strategy - reviewed 2015; - the City Centre Action Plan - reviewed 2015, - the Hampshire Minerals and Waste Plan 2013 - a partial update of which has been submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for Independent Examination to extend the Plan to 2040, with Hearings held in February 2025; and - the Bassett Neighbourhood Plan 2016 (which extends to 2029). Further detailed within the specification section 4. The term of the contract shall be ASAP with the original commission lasting no longer that 6 months however the Authority reserve the right to enter into extensions of up to 2 years following the original commission equating to a total contract term at potentially 2 years 6 months at the sole discretion of the Authority. The closing date for receipt of Quotes is 10:00Hrs on 1st April 2025. Renewal: The term of the contract shall be ASAP with the original commission lasting no longer that 6 months however the Authority reserve the right to enter into extensions of up to 2 years following the original commission equating to a total contract term at potentially 2 years 6 months at the sole discretion of the Authority. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005544-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £35,000 | | Lots value | £35,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | SOUTHAMPTON | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLJ32 Southampton | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 70 - Real estate services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 70000000 - Real estate services - 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services - 71410000 - Urban planning services - 79311400 - Economic research services - 79311410 - Economic impact assessment - 90712000 - Environmental planning - 90712100 - Urban environmental development planning ## Release History - 18 Feb 2025 at 11:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005544-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login - https://www.southampton.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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