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title: "SDS - Local Housing Needs Assessment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a76a"
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published: "2026-05-28"
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# SDS - Local Housing Needs Assessment

Buyer: THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a76a

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## Summary

The West of England Combined Authority has embarked on a contracting process to commission a Local Housing Needs Assessment (LHNA) for the regions of Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol City Council, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire. The procurement, categorised under urban planning services, follows a limited competition method, deemed below the threshold, and has now completed its award and contract stages. Opinion Research Services Ltd has been awarded the contract, which commenced on 24 April 2026 and is due to be completed by 31 August 2026. The contract, valued at £96,000 gross, was formalised on 23 April 2026, and aims to provide essential data for strategic development in housing needs within the specified areas.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses involved in urban planning and research services, particularly those with a capability to analyse and assess housing needs. Companies with a background in comprehensive urban assessments and experience in public sector projects would find this contract highly advantageous for growth and development. The project offers an avenue for organisations to expand their service portfolio within the public sector, demonstrating expertise in large-scale housing assessments across multiple jurisdictions. Such projects can enhance a firm's reputation and credibility, particularly in regions undergoing significant housing and urban development.

## Notice

Commission of a Local Housing Needs Assessment (LHNA) for the four authorities of Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol City Council, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050237-2026 |
| 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 | 28 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Apr 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £80,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPINION RESEARCH SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71410000 - Urban planning services

## Release History

- 28 May 2026 at 11:06 - AwardUpdate - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050237-2026
- 28 May 2026 at 10:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050224-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050237-2026
  28th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050224-2026
  28th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.westofengland-ca.gov.uk/about-us/contact-us/

## Provenance

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