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Homes England - Subscription based Research Services

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

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03 Mar 2026 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves Homes England, the agency responsible for delivering social and affordable housing across England. The tender titled "Homes England - Subscription based Research Services" falls within the IT services industry category, specifically targeting consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. The contract has been awarded to Gartner through a direct award under the CCS GCloud 14 framework. The geographical focus is England, and the procurement is currently in the Award stage, following its activation on 27th February 2026. Key dates include the contract period from 1st March 2026 to 29th February 2028, closing the tender period on 16th February 2026.

This tender opens avenues for businesses specialising in IT consultancy and subscription-based research services, benefiting from online research resources and event attendance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find it especially beneficial, as the procurement is tailored to suit these entities. Gartner, a large-scale supplier, has already been chosen for this opportunity, indicating a potential for robust business growth and collaboration opportunities for companies with the capacity to provide similar services within the region.

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Notice Title

Homes England - Subscription based Research Services

Notice Description

Access to online research resources and attendance at events. Procured via CCS GCloud 14.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-17cda1c5-8227-4a05-ab9f-057bef7b41db
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8a6ebd8-53ed-4547-b167-a2262f56a095
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£146,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£146,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 2-3 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
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

GARTNER

Further Information

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