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title: "SHMA - Commissioning of a new Strategic Housing Market Assessment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066217"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-04"
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# SHMA - Commissioning of a new Strategic Housing Market Assessment

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066217

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## Summary

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has recently completed a procurement process for commissioning a new Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA). The process, initiated on a direct basis below the threshold without competition, has been executed successfully to evaluate housing needs in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. The procurement, classified under housing services, falls within the public authority - sub-central government sector. The awarding stage concluded with the contract being effective from 2nd February 2026, and it is scheduled to continue until 3rd August 2026. This process included the main services category and targeted the UK region, ensuring comprehensive stakeholder consultation and analysis for housing market insights.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for entities specialising in housing services analysis and assessments. Since it involved a below-threshold direct procurement method, small and medium-sized enterprises might find similar future opportunities appealing, given the direct award to Arc4—a Manchester-based SME. Businesses with expertise in housing market research, data analysis, and stakeholder consultations would be well-suited to engage in similar procurement processes or find collaborations within the public sector to enhance their proficiency and reach in delivering strategic assessments. Moreover, understanding and applying comprehensive housing needs evaluations could position businesses as vital contributors in public sector projects.

## Notice

Preparation of a new Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA) to provide a comprehensive understanding of current and future housing needs. To include analysis of existing secondary data, a household survey and stakeholder consultation, to update the housing evidence base.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019482-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 3 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £44,097 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S70 2TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE33 Barnsley |
| Local authority | Barnsley |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Barnsley North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARC4 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services

### Codes

- 70333000 - Housing services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 13:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019482-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019482-2026
  4th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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