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title: "Research Project: Arran Affordable Housing Demand"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000723216"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2023-02-21"
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# Research Project: Arran Affordable Housing Demand

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000723216

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## Summary

The North Ayrshire Council is planning a tender for a research project titled "Arran Affordable Housing Demand." The procurement will be carried out via Public Contract Scotland-Tender and is expected to be published in March 2023. The research aims to assess the demand for affordable housing on the Isle of Arran, complying with statutory guidance. The project is time-sensitive, with a closing date for expressions of interest by Tuesday 28th February 2023. The contract is anticipated to start in early April 2023, with an end date set for 30th June 2023.

This tender by the North Ayrshire Council presents opportunities for businesses in the services sector. Companies specialised in housing research, data analysis, and consultancy services would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process involves the development of an evidence-based assessment of affordable housing demand, offering potential for business growth through impactful research insights. Interested businesses should ensure timely submission of expressions of interest to participate in this valuable opportunity.

## Notice

Introduction North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") are looking to notify the market of this potential future contracting opportunity. It is anticipated the procurement exercise will be carried out via Public Contract Scotland-Tender ("PCS-T") and will likely be published in March 2023. NAC welcomes expressions of interest from service providers, by completing this questionnaire and returning to murraythompson@north-ayrshire.gov.uk before close of business Tuesday 28th February 2023 as this project is time sensitive. Contract Background The research is required to build upon the North Ayrshire Council Housing Needs and Demand Assessment ("HNDA") 2020 and establish the demand for affordable housing on the Isle of Arran. Contract Timetable The contract is anticipated to start early April 2023 and will have an end date of 30th June 2023. Scope NAC requires the completion of an independent evidence-based assessment of demand for affordable housing (in all forms, including, but not limited to, social housing, private sector housing, shared equity / ownership etc) on the Isle of Arran. The assessment must comply with the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 (as amended), and statutory guidance. The research should measure the extent of current and future housing need beyond those already captured on the North Ayrshire Housing Register by obtaining a clear and robust view of the scale of any housing problem. It should establish how this compares to expectations for the future and seek evidence of its potential negative impacts for employers on Arran. It should: - identify issues on Arran that may be limiting economic sustainability and growth; - identify types of organisations / sectors / role issues, life stage most prevalent e.g. pre-family / family; and - seek solutions to address any issues identified. The consultant will be expected to develop the work undertaken to produce the HNDA and undertake analysis of the North Ayrshire Housing Register. Further evidence-based research will require to be undertaken with NAC (mainly Housing and Economic Growth), alongside residents and business owners, to assess demand for affordable housing on Arran in terms of tenure, house size, location, and house type. All research should set out the clear rationale for doing so. Closing Date for Expressions of Interest Tuesday 28th February 2023.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NAC requires the completion of an independent evidence-based assessment of demand for affordable housing (in all forms, including, but not limited to, social housing, private sector housing, shared equity / ownership etc) on the Isle of Arran. The assessment must comply with the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 (as amended), and statutory guidance. The research should measure the extent of current and future housing need beyond those already captured on the North Ayrshire Housing Register by obtaining a clear and robust view of the scale of any housing problem. It should establish how this compares to expectations for the future and seek evidence of its potential negative impacts for employers on Arran. It should: - identify issues on Arran that may be limiting economic sustainability and growth; - identify types of organisations / sectors / role issues, life stage most prevalent e.g. pre-family / family; and - seek solutions to address any issues identified. The consultant will be expected to develop the work undertaken to produce the HNDA and undertake analysis of the North Ayrshire Housing Register. Further evidence-based research will require to be undertaken with NAC (mainly Housing and Economic Growth), alongside residents and business owners, to assess demand for affordable housing on Arran in terms of tenure, house size, location, and house type. All research should set out the clear rationale for doing so.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB471825 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Mar 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | IRVINE |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA12 8EE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | North Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Irvine South |
| Westminster constituency | Central Ayrshire |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 70333000 - Housing services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 75123000 - Administrative housing services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2023 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB471825

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB471825&idx=1
  21st February 2023 - PIN Questionnaire Template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB471825
  Research Project: Arran Affordable Housing Demand - Introduction North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") are looking to notify the market of this potential future contracting opportunity. It is anticipated the procurement exercise will be carried out via Public Contract Scotland-Tender ("PCS-T") and will likely be published in March 2023. NAC welcomes expressions of interest from service providers, by completing this questionnaire and returning to murraythompson@north-ayrshire.gov.uk before close of business Tuesday 28th February 2023 as this project is time sensitive. Contract Background The research is required to build upon the North Ayrshire Council Housing Needs and Demand Assessment ("HNDA") 2020 and establish the demand for affordable housing on the Isle of Arran. Contract Timetable The contract is anticipated to start early April 2023 and will have an end date of 30th June 2023. Scope NAC requires the completion of an independent evidence-based assessment of demand for affordable housing (in all forms, including, but not limited to, social housing, private sector housing, shared equity / ownership etc) on the Isle of Arran. The assessment must comply with the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 (as amended), and statutory guidance. The research should measure the extent of current and future housing need beyond those already captured on the North Ayrshire Housing Register by obtaining a clear and robust view of the scale of any housing problem. It should establish how this compares to expectations for the future and seek evidence of its potential negative impacts for employers on Arran. It should: - identify issues on Arran that may be limiting economic sustainability and growth; - identify types of organisations / sectors / role issues, life stage most prevalent e.g. pre-family / family; and - seek solutions to address any issues identified. The consultant will be expected to develop the work undertaken to produce the HNDA and undertake analysis of the North Ayrshire Housing Register. Further evidence-based research will require to be undertaken with NAC (mainly Housing and Economic Growth), alongside residents and business owners, to assess demand for affordable housing on Arran in terms of tenure, house size, location, and house type. All research should set out the clear rationale for doing so. Closing Date for Expressions of Interest Tuesday 28th February 2023.

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000723216
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=723216

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