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title: "Housing Needs Assessment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0696a0"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CITY OF YORK COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-12"
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# Housing Needs Assessment

Buyer: CITY OF YORK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0696a0

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## Summary

The City of York Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Housing Needs Assessment," falling under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. This procurement initiative is part of the Council's efforts to develop a new local plan, as mandated by the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023. Located in York, United Kingdom, the planning process is set to progress with a key engagement milestone scheduled for 26th May 2026. The procurement is not above threshold and is mapped under sub-central government public authority classifications. The council has released a market engagement notice to encourage initial interaction with potential suppliers for the services needed.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consultancy and research services. The request for information from suppliers aims to inform an accurate housing needs assessment, supporting strategic housing policy development in York. Businesses equipped to deliver research and analytical services in the realm of housing and urban planning will find this project well-suited to their expertise. With a contract period expected to commence on 1st July 2026, interested suppliers have the chance to engage early in the process, potentially influencing contract requirements and ensuring alignment with the Council’s objectives.

## Notice

Request for Information for City Of York Council Housing Needs Assessment

### Planning Information

City of York Council (CYC) is beginning scoping work for a new local plan, to be produced under the new plan-making system introduced by the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023. A key piece of evidence supporting the new local plan will be a housing needs assessment. This will also be required to support the production of CYC's Housing Strategy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043440-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 26 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 1 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY OF YORK COUNCIL |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Micklegate |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | TLE2 North Yorkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 May 2026 at 12:12 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043440-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043440-2026
  12th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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