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Withdrawn Contract

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Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has recently completed a procurement process titled "Evaluation of asylum and returns policy initiatives - Home Office staff and external stakeholder perspectives." This contract falls under the industry category of research services, specifically within the London region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract awarded on 17th July 2025 and published on 6th August 2025. The contract, valued at £237,786, spans from 4th August 2025 to 31st March 2028. The procurement was specifically suitable for SMEs, offering a concentrated opportunity for smaller enterprises.

This contract presents opportunities for growth particularly for businesses specialising in research services, especially those structured as SMEs. Such businesses can leverage this contract to establish or strengthen their presence in public sector research initiatives. By aligning with the Home Office, suppliers can potentially access network extensions and engage in impactful governmental projects, thereby enhancing their portfolios. The involvement of Basis Social Limited, operating under The Social Agency, highlights a field ready for innovative and strategic solutions to policy evaluation, providing a competitive advantage to adept research firms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Withdrawn Contract

Notice Description

-

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1b85649b-4c9b-4724-b24c-577eb8afd5bd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b600ec7-775f-4576-aa98-6ee1e0e1220e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£237,786 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£237,786 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
2
Supplier Names

.

BASIS SOCIAL LIMITED, T/A THE SOCIAL AGENCY

Further Information

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