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title: "Tameside Housing Development - Planning Assessment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067e78"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Tameside Housing Development - Planning Assessment

Buyer: TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067e78

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## Summary

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract for the "Tameside Housing Development - Planning Assessment" aimed at facilitating the disposal of 13 housing sites within the borough. This effort is part of a larger initiative supported by grant funding from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). The project focuses on preparing these sites for future housing developments by conducting planning assessments, including a review of planning history and site constraints, and coordinating necessary site investigations. The contract was awarded on 8th April 2026, and the services will be provided by NEWMARK GERALD EVE LLP, a London-based large-scale supplier, with a contract period beginning on 13th April 2026 and concluding on 31st December 2026.

The procurement process followed a limited competition method, making it a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in urban planning and housing services to engage in public sector work and establish long-term partnerships with government bodies like Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council. Companies that specialise in planning appraisals, viability assessments, and disposal strategies, particularly those capable of swiftly coordinating urgent site investigations, would find this contract beneficial for expanding their portfolio and demonstrating capability in handling substantial public projects. Moreover, firms located in or familiar with the Greater Manchester area would be well-placed to leverage local insights to provide high-value services in line with regional development goals.

## Notice

Tameside Council has secured grant funding from MHCLG to support a series of workstreams required to dispose of 13 sites across borough. One of these workstreams is undertake a series of planning assessments across each of the sites. This will include a review of planning history and detailed review of site constraints, as well as, where necessary instruct and co-ordinate any relevant site investigations required The principle aim to this commission is for the Council to be in a position where these sites have been de-risked and in a position for their disposal with outline planning applications for each site in place. The Council will work in partnerships with RP's and the private sector to deliver a mix of new homes (including private, social and affordable) for families, first-time buyers, older residents, or those seeking intermediate options such as shared ownership and affordable home ownership. Advice and services sought by Tameside Council a) Planning appraisal of each site b) Advice on the most appropriate planning strategy. c) Co-ordinating any urgent or time limited site investigations c) Advice on viability matters and disposal strategy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032159-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £73,171 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ASHTON UNDER LYNE |
| Post town | Oldham |
| Postcode | OL6 0GS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD35 Greater Manchester South East |
| Local authority | Tameside |
| Electoral ward | St Peter's |
| Westminster constituency | Ashton-under-Lyne |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEWMARK GERALD EVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 70333000 - Housing services
- 71410000 - Urban planning services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2026 at 08:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032159-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032159-2026
  9th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nmrk.com/en-gb

## Provenance

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