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title: "Strategic Housing Market Assessment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bfee"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "KNOWSLEY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-30"
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# Strategic Housing Market Assessment

Buyer: KNOWSLEY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bfee

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## Summary

Knowsley Council is in the process of procuring a Strategic Housing Market Assessment to aid the development of a new Local Plan later in 2026 and a Housing Strategy by 2027. This tender focuses on the services industry category, specifically housing services, and is located in Huyton, UK. The procurement is at the tender stage, with the closing date for submissions set for 30th July 2026. Knowsley Council, acting as the buying organisation, is using an open procurement method under a below threshold - open competition process. Interested parties can find more information on the submission method via the detailed platform.

This is an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in housing services to engage in a project with Knowsley Council, with a contract value of £60,000. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, with evaluation criteria focusing on quality, pricing, and social value. With a potential end date in December 2026 and possible contract renewal options, successful bidders will benefit from expanding their portfolio and showcasing their expertise in developing evidence bases for strategic planning, an area crucial for local governments. This tender is particularly suited for those with experience in delivering comprehensive strategic assessments and planning services.

## Notice

Knowsley Council is to commence the development of a new Local Plan later in 2026 and for a new Housing Strategy to be in place during 2027. To inform the development of the new Local Plan and new Housing Strategy the Council is seeking to appoint an experienced and suitably qualified organisation to undertake a Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA). The SHMA will be an important part of the evidence base to support both work areas.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061152-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KNOWSLEY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HUYTON |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L36 9YU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Knowsley |
| Electoral ward | Roby |
| Westminster constituency | Knowsley |
| Delivery location | TLD71 East Merseyside |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services

### Codes

- 70333000 - Housing services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2026 at 10:47 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061152-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061152-2026
  30th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-18407

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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