Planning Officers Society Seeks £15k-£25k Research Partner for Non-New-Build Housing Case Studies, England
Summary
The Planning Officers Society (POS), a membership organisation for local authority planners, has published a tender notice seeking an academic researcher or planning consultancy to develop 8-10 case studies demonstrating success in increasing housing supply through non-new-build approaches. The contract is valued between £15,000 and £25,000. The tender closes on 15 May 2026 at 12pm, with the contract period running from 8 June to 31 December 2026.
What changed
This is a new open tender opportunity published by the Planning Officers Society on Contracts Finder. The notice invites research consultancy suppliers to submit bids for developing housing supply case studies focused on non-new-build solutions.
Research consultancies, planning firms, and academic institutions may wish to review the tender brief and consider submitting bids before the 15 May 2026 deadline. The contract is designated suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.
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Published date: 20 April 2026
Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.
Watch this notice Print this notice Closing: 15 May 2026, 12pm
Contract summary
Industry
- Research consultancy services - 73210000
Location of contract
England
Value of contract
£15,000 to £25,000
Procurement reference
POS - 2026001
Published date
20 April 2026
Closing date
15 May 2026
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
8 June 2026
Contract end date
31 December 2026
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Single tender action (below threshold)
What is a single tender action (below threshold)? A direct contract with a single supplier, without competition.
This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
The Planning Officer's Society (POS), a membership organisation for local authority planners, is looking to partner with an academic researcher and or a planning consultancy to develop a series of case studies (between 8 - 10) which demonstrate success in increasing an area's housing supply, creating new homes that do not rely on new builds, and ensuring planning is a key part of placemaking, building communities for the future.
More information
Attachments
- POS Research brief - new homes or additional homes v.2.pdf
Tender notice
Tender notice
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Contact name
Karen Chapman
Address
81 Walton Road
AYLESBURY
HP217SN
England
Telephone
07823 881536
projectmanager@planningofficers.org.uk
Website
https://www.planningofficers.org.uk/
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