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title: "West Midlands housing and economic lands needs assessment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06aaed"
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# West Midlands housing and economic lands needs assessment

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06aaed

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "West Midlands housing and economic lands needs assessment" was conducted by the West Midlands Combined Authority, a sub-central government public authority. The procurement was in the services category, specifically evaluation consultancy services. The process moved through the award stage and was completed, with the contract beginning on 8th May 2026 and ending on 3rd November 2026. The project was intended to address housing and employment needs to support the development of a Spatial Development Strategy policy framework in the region of the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was 'limited' due to the below threshold setting, indicating a limited competition process, and OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED was awarded the contract on 8th May 2026.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in consultancy services, particularly those specialising in evaluation and spatial development strategies. Companies possessing expertise in housing and economic assessments can significantly benefit from participating in such contracts, as it provides them with a chance to collaborate in regional development planning, potentially leading to further engagements and expanded scopes. Large businesses like OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED, which have the resources and an established presence in the consultancy sector, are well-suited to compete effectively in these opportunities.

## Notice

This contract is to appoint a supplier to produce a Housing and Economic Land Needs Assessment (HELNA). The study is required to consolidate existing information at a Spatial Development Strategy (SDS) level and fill in any gaps in relation to housing and employment needs and supply to support the development of an SDS policy framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051645-2026 |
| 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 | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 May 2026 - 3 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,103 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B19 3SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Newtown |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2026 at 07:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051645-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051645-2026
  2nd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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