---
title: "Housing Needs Assessment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069940"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN"
published: "2026-05-14"
---

# Housing Needs Assessment

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069940

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "Housing Needs Assessment" was initiated by the Blackburn with Darwen authority. This contract is classified under the services industry category, specifically focusing on architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, and is located in the UKD41 region, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract start and end dates running from 8th May 2026 to 7th November 2026. The procurement method used was direct, without competition, aimed at below-threshold opportunities. The contract, valued at £31,200 gross with a net value of £26,000, was signed on 7th May 2026 and awarded to Arc4 Ltd.

This procurement offers growth opportunities primarily for businesses providing specialised service solutions in the supported housing sector. Companies such as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those providing architectural and engineering services, might find this tender beneficial for expanding their market reach in the public sector. With Arc4 Ltd, a small to medium enterprise as the supplier, it highlights potential for similar-sized businesses to engage in future direct procurement processes within local government contracts.

## Notice

Deliver of an enhanced Housing Needs Assessment (HNA) for Supported Housing,

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044595-2026 |
| 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 | 14 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 May 2026 - 7 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £26,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB1 7DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 14 May 2026 at 16:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044595-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044595-2026
  14th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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