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Homes England - Strategic Research, Evaluation and Economics Framework - Bedford Growth Strategy - Bedford

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

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05 Feb 2025 at 11:30

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Summary of the contracting process

Homes England has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Strategic Research, Evaluation and Economics Framework - Bedford Growth Strategy" project. This procurement falls under the category of Research and Development services and related consultancy services (CPV: 73000000). The project involved socio-economic analysis and the identification of growth opportunities for high-value sectors in Bedford, England, and had a contract value of £46,525. The tendering phase ended on 28 January 2025, and the contract period spans from 6 February 2025 to 21 March 2025. The awarded supplier for this contract is Volterra, and the project is expected to generate valuable insights for economic growth in the Bedford area.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in socio-economic research, economic development, and strategic consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this type of contract due to their agility and specialised expertise. The focus on identifying high-value sector growth opportunities means that businesses with a strong track record in economic analysis and strategic planning could find this project particularly advantageous.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homes England - Strategic Research, Evaluation and Economics Framework - Bedford Growth Strategy - Bedford

Notice Description

Socio Economic and productivity analysis of Bedford alongside the identification of new high-value sector / industry growth opportunities which could be attracted to Bedford. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/homes-england-contracts-and-tenders

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-34ad5096-60df-4b97-b863-9eab3f6573a4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dcb382b-7d87-4db0-997e-269058691363
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
SME
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
£46,525 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,525 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2025 - 21 Mar 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
LONGSTANTON
Postcode
CB24 3EN
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
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
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Longstanton
Westminster Constituency
St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOLTERRA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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