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title: "Local Housing Needs Assessment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0527e3"
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buyer: "ELMBRIDGE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Local Housing Needs Assessment

Buyer: ELMBRIDGE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0527e3

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## Summary

Elmbridge Borough Council has initiated a tender for a Local Housing Needs Assessment (LHNA) within the borough, seeking qualified consultants capable of adhering to the National Planning Policy Framework and Planning Practice Guidance, among other relevant policies. As a sub-central government public authority in the UK, the Council is conducting the procurement through an open method, with a competition below the threshold. The main industry categories relevant to this tender include technical planning services, urban planning services, and research and development services. This tendering process is in the active stage with submissions to be completed electronically via the SE Shared Services Procurement e-Sourcing portal, and key deadlines include an enquiry period ending on 13th June 2025 and a tender submission deadline set for 27th June 2025. The project is scheduled to commence on 1st September 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to housing needs, urban planning, and development. It is particularly advantageous for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), who are encouraged to participate. With a budget valued at £48,000, the contract is an ideal opportunity for firms aiming to expand their footprint in public sector consultancy and planning services. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality technical services, prioritising innovation and adaptability to dynamic policy environments, will stand out in the selection process, which includes a two-stage assessment involving technical evaluation, cost analysis, and interview performance.

## Notice

Elmbridge Borough Council is seeking to appoint suitably qualified consultants to produce a Local Housing Needs Assessment (LHNA) for the Borough. The LHNA must be produced in compliance with the requirements of the latest version of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and Planning Practice Guidance (PPG), as well as any other relevant best practice guidance, Written Ministerial Statements (WMS) etc. If any of these are updated during the course of the project, the Council will require these updates to be taken into account and addressed within the LHNA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028085-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | £40,000 |
| 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 | ELMBRIDGE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ESHER |
| Post town | Kingston upon Thames |
| Postcode | KT10 9SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Elmbridge |
| Electoral ward | Esher |
| Westminster constituency | Esher and Walton |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71356400 - Technical planning services
- 71410000 - Urban planning services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90712100 - Urban environmental development planning

## Release History

- 28 May 2025 at 11:55 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028085-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028085-2025
  28th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- http://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing
  The ITT is to be completed electronically using the SE Shared Services Procurement e-Sourcing portal. http://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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