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Homes England - DARTS Framework Lot 1 - The New Towns Programme

Homes England (the name adopted by the Homes and Communities Agency)

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Homes England - DARTS Framework Lot 1 - The New Towns Programme" has been completed, with Homes England as the buying organisation. This contract relates to "Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services" across various regions in England, including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and London, among others. The award stage was reached, with the contract awarded on 19th January 2026. Work was set to commence in Spring 2026, with the completion of the Outline Business Cases by Spring/Summer 2026. The awarded contract holds significant value, totalling £49,882,424, and has a duration extending from 20th January 2026 to 31st March 2031.

This contracting opportunity offers expansive growth prospects for businesses specialising in architectural, engineering, and advisory services, particularly for those capable of handling large-scale projects with significant technical documentation and support requirements. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, making it an ideal opportunity for large firms already well-versed in such projects, as well as smaller enterprises seeking to expand into public sector contracts. Suitable for SMEs, the programme excludes VCSEs, focusing on businesses that are equipped to provide comprehensive engineering and advisory services within the public infrastructure domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homes England - DARTS Framework Lot 1 - The New Towns Programme

Notice Description

Service Package 1: Prepare technical documentation and relevant advisory support to enable the production of Outline Business Cases (OBC's) on a number of the 12 locations. Work is to commence in Spring 2026, OBC's are to be completed ready for submission to HMT in Spring/Summer 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-26723dcb-e419-480c-8360-f8f9dd268d9a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75afa186-9e67-4154-9b89-f0cc34b56d82
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,482,424 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20268 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
Postcode Area
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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, 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
4
Supplier Names

AECOM

Arcadis LLP

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited

Ove Arup & Partners Ltd

Further Information

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