--- title: "Strategic Housing Market Assessment" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058938" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058938" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058938.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058938.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2025-08-15" --- # Strategic Housing Market Assessment Buyer: NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058938 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058938) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058938.json) ## Summary North Hertfordshire District Council is currently in the tender stage for a project titled "Strategic Housing Market Assessment". The council seeks a qualified consultant to conduct this assessment, which will support their local planning initiatives by analysing housing market dynamics, demographic trends, and housing needs within North Hertfordshire. The project falls under the industry category of technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services, with a focus on research and development. The tender process is open and competitive, allowing submissions electronically. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on August 29, 2025, and the tender period concluding on September 12, 2025. The project, valued at approximately £40,000, is based in Letchworth Garden City. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in technical analysis and consultancy services, especially those proficient in housing market evaluations and demographic studies. Companies specialising in research and development or possessing experience with strategic housing assessments are well-positioned to compete. Involvement in such a contract can stimulate business growth by expanding portfolios and establishing a presence in public sector projects. Furthermore, successful delivery could lead to collaborations with local government bodies, enhancing the businesses' reputation and potential for future government tenders. ## Notice North Hertfordshire District Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experience Consultant to undertake a Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA). The primary objective of the SHMA is to provide a robust and comprehensive evidence base to support the emerging Local Plan. The study should: * Evaluate the Current Housing Market: Analyse market dynamics and affordability trends within North Hertfordshire. * Review Demographic and Household Projections: Examine population projections and household composition over the plan period. * Establish Future Housing Needs: Identify current and projected housing demand, including an assessment of housing mix by size, type, and tenure. * Assess Affordable Housing Requirements: Determine the need for affordable housing, including appropriate tenures, dwelling types, and unit sizes. * Identify Needs of Specific Groups: Consider the housing requirements of distinct groups of people such as families with children, older people, individuals with disabilities, and others with specialist housing need. * Identify any key variations within the District: Recognise there are different markets and needs across North Hertfordshire reflecting local characteristics and proximity to key settlements beyond North Hertfordshire's boundaries such as Luton, Stevenage and Cambridge. The SHMA must be consistent with requirements set out in the Government's National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and Planning Practice Guidance (PPG) and any updates as appropriate. The Consultants may optionally be required to attend the Examination in Public. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049250-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Oct 2025 - 1 Sep 2028 | | 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 | NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG6 3JF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | North Hertfordshire | | Electoral ward | Letchworth South West | | Westminster constituency | North East Hertfordshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services ## Release History - 15 Aug 2025 at 15:01 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049250-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049250-2025 15th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home All responses must be submitted via the Council's e-tendering portal, 'In-Tend,' accessible at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home. Suppliers must ensure their submissions comply with the instructions provided in this RFQ. For technical assistance, contact the In-Tend Helpdesk at 0845 557 8079 or email support@in-tend.com. ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.north-herts.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058938. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058938.json.