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Peer Review of the Help to Buy Impact Analysis

MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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16 Dec 2025 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government in England has concluded the procurement of a peer review service focusing on the "Help to Buy Impact Analysis: The Role of Geographic Fixed Effects." This research services contract, valued at £13,000, falls under the CPV classification code 73110000. The procurement was a single tender action, completed without competitive bidding, as it was below the threshold. The procurement stage is the award phase with the contract period having commenced on 15th October 2025 and concluded on 15th December 2025. The awarded contract was published on 16th December 2025, identifying Inferenc Limited as the supplier.

This contract presents business growth opportunities for large-scale companies specializing in research services. While the procurement method chosen did not involve a competitive tendering process, businesses capable of delivering high-quality analyses on government programmes, particularly those related to housing policies, will find such projects can enhance their portfolios. With direct awards like this, organisations with established reputations and relevant expertise may find promising prospects through building relationships with government bodies such as the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

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Notice Title

Peer Review of the Help to Buy Impact Analysis

Notice Description

Peer Review of the Help to Buy Impact Analysis: The Role of Geographic Fixed Effects.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-427d6017-8cec-4cea-914e-a597ca9f9348
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8a93998-f1e5-499b-9202-1e2441b03944
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2025 - 15 Dec 2025 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
MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
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
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INFERENC

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