--- title: "Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA) for Shropshire" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d9f7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d9f7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d9f7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d9f7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-08-04" --- # Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA) for Shropshire Buyer: SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d9f7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d9f7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d9f7.json) ## Summary Shropshire Council is seeking to engage qualified consultants for a Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA) for Shropshire. This tender falls under the services category, specifically relating to housing services, and is set in the UKG22 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with an open method and a value not exceeding the threshold for open competition, allowing broad participation. Interested parties must submit quotes electronically by 28th August 2026, with enquiries closing by 14th August 2026. The service contract is scheduled to commence on 21st September 2026 and conclude on 30th November 2026. This SHMA tender offers a substantial opportunity for consultancy firms with expertise in housing market analysis to contribute to the shaping of Shropshire's future Local Plan. With a focus on assessing housing needs throughout distinct Place Plan areas, it is particularly suited for businesses capable of delivering high-quality, comprehensive analyses of market and affordable housing demands. The award criteria place a greater emphasis on quality (60%), suggesting that firms demonstrating a robust methodological approach and previous experience in similar projects are likely to be competitive. Additionally, the process welcomes small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate, promoting inclusivity in procurement opportunities. ## Notice To inform preparation of Shropshire's next Local Plan (to 2046), Shropshire Council wishes to invite suitably experienced and qualified consultants to undertake a Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA) for Shropshire . The purpose of this SHMA is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the size, type and tenure of market, affordable, and specialist housing needed across Shropshire and within each of its 18 Place Plan areas (which reflect approximate functional zones of influence, generally consisting of a main centre and its surrounding communities and rural hinterland). Clarifications should be made electronically via email to: planningpolicy@shropshire.gov.uk ;and Dan.Corden@shropshire.gov.uk Quotes for provision of the SHMA should be made electronically via email to: planningpolicy@shropshire.gov.uk ;and Dan.Corden@shropshire.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073683-2026 | | 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 | 4 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Sep 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | Lots value | £30,000 | | 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 | SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | SHREWSBURY | | Post town | Shrewsbury | | Postcode | SY3 8HQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire | | Local authority | Shropshire | | Electoral ward | Porthill | | Westminster constituency | Shrewsbury | | Delivery location | TLG22 Shropshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 70 - Real estate services ### Codes - 70333000 - Housing services ## Release History - 4 Aug 2026 at 11:52 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073683-2026 - 3 Aug 2026 at 12:28 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073187-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073683-2026 4th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073187-2026 3rd August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-20032 SHMA Invitation to Quote - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-20033 SHMA Project Brief - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-20034 SHMA Scoring Matrix - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-20093 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-20094 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-20095 ## Notice URLs - https://next.shropshire.gov.uk/doing-business-with-us/current-opportunities-for-tendering/view-and-apply-for-current-tenders/ - https://next.shropshire.gov.uk/doing-business-with-us/current-opportunities-for-tendering/view-and-apply-for-current-tenders/Clarificationsshouldbemadeelectronicallyviaemailto:planningpolicy@shropshire.gov.ukandDan.Corden@shropshire.gov.ukQuotesforprovisionoftheSHMAshouldbemadeelectronicallyviaemailto:planningpolicy@shropshire.gov.ukandDan.Corden@shropshire.gov.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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