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Homes England - Strategic Research, Evaluation and Economics Framework - Evaluation of Oakgrove scheme

HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)

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13 Jun 2025 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process led by Homes England, officially known as the Homes and Communities Agency, focused on the evaluation of the Oakgrove scheme situated in Milton Keynes. This falls under the industry category of business services, which includes law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security services. The procurement process is at the award stage, with SQW Ltd, identified as the awarded supplier, having been officially announced on 13th June 2025. The contract is valued at £74,673 and spans from 14th June 2025 to 6th February 2026. Homes England, headquartered at The Lumen, St James Boulevard, Newcastle Helix, Newcastle upon Tyne, executed this tender using a method categorised as 'not applicable'. The initiative, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), confirms that key contracting milestones, such as the tender period, concluded on 5th June 2025.

This procurement initiative provides significant opportunities for businesses focusing on business services to engage in impactful evaluation projects like the Oakgrove scheme. SMEs particularly stand to benefit due to their preferred suitability status in this tender, indicating a favourable environment for smaller enterprises to compete. Firms specialising in consulting, evaluation, or similar domains, poised to offer expertise and innovative solutions, would find this project fitting to aid their business growth through government contracts. The structured framework and well-defined evaluation goals offer a stable project environment, appealing to businesses looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Homes England - Strategic Research, Evaluation and Economics Framework - Evaluation of Oakgrove scheme

Notice Description

Evaluation of the Oakgrove scheme, Milton Keynes to understand its impact and value for money.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f1313a9-0bc6-46d7-9d48-9ae1f2abe824
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£74,673 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£74,673 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jun 2025 - 6 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
etendering@homesengland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE4 5BZ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Arthur's Hill
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SQW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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