Scope
Reference
CIoS22072025
Description
As part of the Local Plan review process, the Council of the Isles of Scilly wishes to commission a Housing and Economic Needs Assessment (HENA) to understand the current position of the housing needs of the islands. Given the various changes of emphasis from national guidance, and the recognition of a housing emergency (as highlighted at the 18 January 2022 Full Council ) on the islands, a HENA needs to be:
• Aware and responsive to the circumstances and issues of the islands,
• Be compliant with current NPPF/NPPG guidance (and be aware of the impact of any potential changes arising from any changes to these following MHCLG -response to its recent planning reform consultation).
Total value (estimated)
- £25,000 excluding VAT
- £30,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 30 November 2025
- Possible extension to 19 December 2025
- 3 months, 19 days
Description of possible extension:
Failure of consultant to complete work to target deadline
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79311400 - Economic research services
Contract locations
- UKK30 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
- UK suppliers
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs)
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
12 August 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
19 August 2025, 4:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Interested consultants should submit a written proposal of no more than four pages (approx. 1000 words) and should include:
• Recommendations on the strategic approach and methodology that would be used to assess need and affordable housing need, including relevant data and responses to constructing a new standard method and understanding social rent need, outlining your approach, methodology, and understanding of the brief. Not to exceed 500 words.
• Recommendations on the proposed approach to engagement (surveys). Not to exceed 500 words.
• Evidence of work in similar area(s) with application at Local Plan Examination. Not to exceed 500 words.
• Demonstrable understanding of the context of the contract and those issues that will be critical to the implementation, development, and delivery. Not to exceed 500 words.
• A project plan with key milestones and timescales. One side A4
• CVs of key personnel. Not to exceed 500 words per person
• Examples of similar work undertaken. Not to exceed 500 words.
• A fee proposal. Not to exceed 500 words.
Evaluation Criteria Weighting
Relevant experience and qualifications
20%
Approach to engagement
20%
Methodology and understanding of brief
20%
Quality assurance
20%
Value for money
20%
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
20250429__Services Contract Letter of award.docx
Specification Housing and Economic Needs Assessment 2025 (3).docx
Contracting authority
Council of the Isles of Scilly
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJMD-6413-WGTG
Wesleyan Chapel
Hugh Town
TR210LW
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@scilly.gov.uk
Region: UKK30 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government