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Economic and Technical Research for Buildings Policy

MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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12 Mar 2025 at 10:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has completed the tender process for the provision of economic and technical research to aid the development of buildings policy across Government. This tender, titled "Economic and Technical Research for Buildings Policy," falls under the industry category of Economic research services and Economic impact assessment. Located in London, the buyer's address is 2 Marsham Street, SW1P 4DF. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period extends from 7 March 2025 to 6 March 2027, with the awarded contract notice published on 12 March 2025 and an award date of 25 February 2025. The total contract value is £4,500,000.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in economic research and impact assessments related to buildings policy. Companies with expertise in these areas can leverage their knowledge to deliver valuable insights that could shape future Government strategies. Adroit Economics Limited, an SME based in Cheshire, has been awarded the contract, demonstrating that smaller businesses with relevant experience and capabilities are well-positioned for success in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Economic and Technical Research for Buildings Policy

Notice Description

The provision of economic and technical research to aid the development of buildings policy across Government.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2217b7c4-139a-480f-9dae-bfa673ecc1be
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dba71ec4-7f5a-48ba-b55c-54eef43a1ecd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79311400 - Economic research services

79311410 - Economic impact assessment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
7 Mar 2025 - 6 Mar 2027 1-2 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
MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADROIT ECONOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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