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Sheffield - Technical and Cost Review (Cat 1)

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

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08 Oct 2025 at 14:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, overseen by Homes England, involved a contract titled "Sheffield - Technical and Cost Review (Cat 1)" within the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services category. The project was located in the United Kingdom, with the procurement stage reaching completion as of 8th October 2025. The tender period concluded on 6th October 2025, and the contract is scheduled from 14th October to 1st December 2025. This project utilised a direct appointment method for procurement, specifically aimed at undertaking a technical and cost review in Sheffield.

This tender presents potential opportunities for large firms in the engineering and inspection services sector, as smaller SMEs and VCSEs were deemed less suitable. Ove Arup & Partners Ltd, a large-scale enterprise, was the successful supplier awarded the contract with a total value of £15,180.13. Companies looking to expand their expertise in public sector architectural and engineering projects could find similar contracts beneficial for growth. This opportunity aligns well with businesses that specialise in detailed technical assessments and cost evaluations within large-scale projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sheffield - Technical and Cost Review (Cat 1)

Notice Description

Direct approval for DARTS appointment to undertake Sheffield - Technical and Cost Review (Cat 1)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1d9f1a86-7397-4b1e-a6d3-78e84a27309a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5af8df0f-d123-46a7-a484-d1c14edd767a
Current Stage
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,180 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,180 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 2025 - 1 Dec 2025 1-6 months
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
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
Not specified
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

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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