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Homes England - Roles-based Ethnographic Research

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

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Award

25 Mar 2025 at 16:39

Award Notice
Tender

24 Jan 2025 at 11:26

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Homes England, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, is undertaking a roles-based ethnographic research project to support the delivery of 1.5 million new homes within the current parliament. This research seeks to understand the specific roles that interact with Homes England and the factors influencing the speed and success of these engagements. The tender, under the CPV category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services," follows an open procedure and had a closing date for submissions on 10 February 2025. The project commenced on 20 March 2025 and will run until 31 August 2025, with the award valued at £100,000 granted to ESRO, an SME. The procurement is in the award stage as of 25 March 2025, following the tender publication on 24 January 2025.

This tender presents substantial business opportunities for SMEs in the research and consultancy sector, particularly those with experience in ethnographic studies and housing development. Businesses that can offer deep insights into professional roles and decision-making processes will find this project particularly well-suited to their expertise. The project’s aim to enhance service design and support key roles within home-building efforts suggests ongoing collaboration potential with Homes England, fostering long-term business growth and development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homes England - Roles-based Ethnographic Research

Notice Description

Homes England needs to unlock the delivery of 1.5m new homes within this parliament. This will require significant changes to our approach as this target represents an increase in volume of homes built of around 40%. To do that, we require a deeper understanding of the specific, profession-based roles that engage with Homes England - to understand and meet their needs - and the factors that will slow or accelerate progress. At present, we consider roles in the context of 'segments' such as 'Medium-sized Housebuilders' But to understand where growth can come from - and the main barriers or opportunities, we need to build understanding and empathy with the specific needs of those who use our services. This research will begin developing that understanding. It will start with some of the key professions and segments essential to delivery of homes. It will identify the specific, decision-making roles that engage with Homes England when planning new work. And the factors that have material impact. It will look at the nature of those roles, the challenges that are faced, with a view to identifying how Homes England can better support them - through tactical interventions all the way through to the future design of our services. Further information and documents are available via Homes England's e-tendering system; https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f9895a51-40da-ef11-8133-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cb0631e-a6b3-4c5f-a2fe-4a6efa8628d5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2025 - 31 May 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
Shaun Naylor
Contact Email
shaun.naylor@homesengland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001234500

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

ESRO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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