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Milton Keynes Socio Economic Study and Gap Analysis

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

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02 Sep 2026 at 15:04

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Summary of the contracting process

Homes England commissioned a socio-economic study and gap analysis focused on the Milton Keynes Central area. The work is intended to support the delivery of housing and investment by examining local socio-economic conditions and identifying gaps, opportunities or interventions relevant to development and investment. It is a professional consulting service, within the broader business services category (CPV 79000000), rather than construction or the direct provision of housing. Delivery is centred on Milton Keynes Central, in England. The buying organisation is Homes England, the public body responsible for the procurement and intended user of the study. This opportunity is relevant to economic consultants, property and regeneration advisers, housing researchers, and multidisciplinary firms able to connect socio-economic evidence with practical housing and investment decisions in a specific urban area.

The procurement has been completed and the contract was awarded on 2 September 2026 to Volterra Partners LLP. The award value is £150,000. The contract period runs from 7 September 2026 to 31 March 2027. The original estimated procurement value was £141,975. It used an open procedure, with the tender submission deadline on 24 August 2026. The requirement was evaluated through the open competition and the selected supplier is recorded as an active award. Homes England identified the opportunity as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and did not reserve it for voluntary, community or social enterprises. The procurement covers one service requirement for the Milton Keynes Central area, rather than separately identified lots. The award gives a clear indication of the buyer’s selected route, contract scale and delivery timeframe for this study.

For a supplier preparing for a future requirement from Homes England, this procurement demonstrates demand for applied socio-economic research linked directly to housing and investment decisions in Milton Keynes Central. A credible competitor would need to design and deliver a robust local study, carry out gap analysis, interpret economic and development evidence, and turn findings into practical advice for bringing forward housing and investment. Relevant strengths would include consulting capability, experience of urban or place-based analysis, knowledge of housing and regeneration, and the capacity to manage a focused study for a public-sector client. The open procedure and stated SME suitability indicate that a specialist consultancy or suitably experienced small business can be a credible delivery model. Firms should be able to evidence clear analysis, concise reporting and recommendations that support investment and development decisions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Milton Keynes Socio Economic Study and Gap Analysis

Notice Description

Socio Economic Study and Gap analysis to bring forward housing and investment in the MK Central area

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-37c52fa9-7717-46bb-954a-2939771e5dc4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/844168d7-738c-4ad5-83bd-11a9fa2b57c9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£141,975 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 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
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), 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

Volterra Partners LLP

Further Information

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