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Homes England - Procurement Support for ATLAS

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

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12 Mar 2026 at 13:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Homes England - Procurement Support for ATLAS" focuses on procuring consultancy services to enhance the effectiveness of procurement advice for housing developments. Conducted by Homes England, this initiative addresses the Advisory Team for Large Applications (ATLAS), aiming to improve commissioning across local planning authorities in England. The direct award process means that 4C Associates Limited, the supplier, has been selected without a competitive tender for a contract valued at £89,000. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract period running from 29 January to 31 March 2026. The industry category is procurement consultancy services, and it caters to SMEs and VCSE organisations.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in procurement consultancy within the housing sector. It offers an avenue for consulting firms to demonstrate their expertise in improving strategic procurement processes and enhancing commission quality and clarity—critical factors for housing development projects coordination. Businesses equipped with strong insights into public sector procurements and housing applications are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. The collaboration between Homes England and 4C Associates Limited highlights the potential for growth by capitalising on specialised knowledge in advisory relationships and streamlining procurement advice for large scale housing development applications.

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Notice Title

Homes England - Procurement Support for ATLAS

Notice Description

Review of ATLAS (Advisory Team for Large Applications) provision of procurement advice, specifically to improve the quality, clarity, and timing of commissions for housing developments across local planning authorities. Via CCS MCF4

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0774cbfa-78c5-44d7-b167-ef3c12a4e608
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/024d0cfc-4280-494b-a73e-11bc324bcb7d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£89,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

4C ASSOCIATES

Further Information

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