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Homes England - Review of Options Analysis (Project Wanda)

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

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17 Mar 2026 at 12:02

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract titled "Homes England - Review of Options Analysis (Project Wanda)" has been awarded by Homes England. This engagement involves a thorough review of the Options Analysis, focusing on available options for the vehicle and determining other potential or discounted options. The contract, valued at £50,000, is categorised under financial and insurance services and is located in England, United Kingdom. The procurement process utilised was a direct award, with key dates including the award date on 24th February 2026 and the contract signing on 16th March 2026. The procurement stage is complete, indicating that the contract period started on 25th February 2026 and will end on 31st March 2026.

This procurement opportunity primarily targets large businesses capable of providing expert financial and insurance services analysis within England. Given the straightforward direct award method, it represents a clear opportunity for established firms to secure substantial contracts without the lengthy tender process, thereby facilitating business growth for those already positioned in the relevant sector. While SMEs and VCSEs might find entry challenging due to scalability requirements, companies like Alvarez & Marsal Europe LLP, which won the contract, exemplify the kind of business well-suited for this undertaking. Businesses keen to expand their footprint in financial services analysis and advisory can leverage similar opportunities by fostering relationships with public sector entities like Homes England.

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Notice Title

Homes England - Review of Options Analysis (Project Wanda)

Notice Description

The purpose of this engagement is to conduct an independent review of the Options Analysis including assessment of the available options for the vehicle, determine whether any other options should be included or discounted, and provide a high level analysis of the findings. Contract signed on 16th March 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-278b63de-0b5b-4b39-8e8d-695c655c488d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dad55d3f-f305-48fc-b226-29ecc4904d21
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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

ALVAREZ & MARSAL EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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