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Research Housing First Pilot - Contract Variation

MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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16 Dec 2020 at 16:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, which has awarded a contract titled "Research Housing First Pilot - Contract Variation" focused on research services. This initiative is set in London, UK, and is currently in the Award stage following the completion of the tender process. The contract period commenced on 10 December 2020 and will continue until 31 July 2022. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure due to its significant value, amounting to £2,260,000. The funding amendment of £1,106,420 reflects changes necessitated by COVID-19 impacts and adjustments to the original project design. The tender period concluded on 1 December 2020.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those engaged in research and evaluation services, to partner in high-profile government projects. Companies with expertise in qualitative and quantitative analysis, especially those adapting methodologies for public policy evaluations and addressing specific outcomes within social services, would be well-positioned to compete. The requirement for a thorough understanding of the ongoing implications of the Housing First pilots indicates a need for innovative research solutions, making this an attractive prospect for SMEs specialising in social research and consulting.

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Notice Title

Research Housing First Pilot - Contract Variation

Notice Description

This contract has already been awarded and is being published for transparency purposes . This amendment is being taken out of the overall contract value. This amendment is to account for changes to the original research design of Housing First Pilot Evaluation. This contract amendment 04 covers to the contract and covers the following areas: I. To extend the evaluation up until March 2023 due to delays in the implementation of the Housing First Pilots. II. To account for the impact of Covid-19 on the pilots III. The original ICF bid included estimates for the quantitative impact/longitudinal work and cost benefit analysis. This estimated work is now being set via this contract amendment. IV. Adding a new objective for the "everyone in" policy. The above is being done via two work packages. I. The first is via Addendum 2 to Annex A, to reflect the reprofiling of the Pilots' delivery programme and the impact of COVID-19. II. The second is via Addendum 3 to Annex A, to reflect the Next Steps Programme. Additional information: The contract value is PS2,260,000.00. PS1,106,420 being taken out of this overall contract value for this contract Amendment (Contract Amendment 04)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc81a6d8-224d-4c33-9f8a-0797392323f6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
10 Dec 2020 - 31 Jul 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@communities.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ICF CONSULTING

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