Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d0f-d9f0-737a-8bb4-8ef60a94cd33/tmbc-strategic-housing-market-assessment awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # TMBC Strategic Housing Market Assessment [Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/tonbridge-malling-borough-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 9 Dec 2024 Deadline Closed 6 Jan 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council (TMBC) ('The Council') is looking to commission a Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA) to inform the emerging Local Plan and provide a tool for development management decisions. Whilst local plan timescales have not been formally confirmed / agreed, it is likely that a Regulation 18 consultation will take place around Summer 2025, with the aim of Local Plan submission by the December 2026 deadline as currently proposed In the latest NPPF consultation. The SHMA will need to inform the Regulation 18 Local Plan and will form an integral part of the evidence base to underpin new housing related policies in the emerging Local Plan. The work will relate to the whole Local Planning Authority Area.\\r \\r A Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA) is intended to provide an assessment of both housing need and demand. It considers the scale and mix of housing needed over the longer-term, both market and affordable, taking account of population and demographic dynamics, and the housing needs of different groups within the local community.\\r \\r The purpose of the study is to provide an up-to-date, robust and comprehensive evidence base for housing associated with the Local Planning Authority Area during the period to 2042, in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and national guidance contained in the Planning Practice Guidance (PPG). The study should follow the amendments to the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (uses B2 and B8 and E).\\r \\r Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement\\r \\r The Council will endeavour to adhere to the following timetable but will not incur any liability whatsoever for any variations that become necessary:-\\r \\r ### Tender release: Monday 9 December 2024\\r Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm on Monday 6 January 2025\\r Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm on Monday 13 January 2025\\r ### Evaluation: w/c 13 January 2025\\r ### Appointment of contractor: by 27 January 2025\\r ### Inception meeting (if necessary): 28 January 2025\\r First draft with key indicators: w/c 14 April 2025\\r ### Draft report: w/c 19 May 2025\\r ### Presentation to Council if needed - TBC\\r Meeting to discuss study conclusions and final report: 3 June 2025\\r Final report submitted: 20 June 2025\\r \\r \*\* Please note: All expressions of interest, and subsequent correspondence and submissions, must be made via the Kent Business Portal - [kentbusinessportal.org.uk](https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) \*\* Read full description ## CPV classification Urban planning and landscape architectural services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/c6f0f5b0-d578-4c44-8fec-b614dbcc69f6) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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