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Homes England - MRT Professional Services Advice

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

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06 May 2026 at 09:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Homes England - MRT Professional Services Advice," led by Homes England (also known as the Homes and Communities Agency), has concluded with an active award as of 6th May 2026. This contract is focused on providing support roles for MRT within the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services industry, particularly in England, UK. The tender process reached the award stage, with a contract valued at £109,000, and the service will be provided by Ove Arup & Partners Limited. The contract period is scheduled to start on 7th May 2026 and will conclude on 30th October 2026. This was a tender initiation, complying with procurement standards although no specific procurement method was highlighted.

This contract presents considerable opportunities for large businesses with expertise in the architectural and engineering services sector, specifically those capable of meeting the demanding standards required by a national agency like Homes England. Although the procurement has been awarded, similar future tenders could provide lucrative contracts for companies that can demonstrate substantial capability in providing complex professional services. Firms that have a solid track record of delivering high-quality consultancy services within the UK construction and infrastructure realm, irrespective of SME or VCSE status, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homes England - MRT Professional Services Advice

Notice Description

To provide MRT support roles

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/912a2eb5-265b-4b02-a242-f4d97d821409
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£109,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£109,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 May 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 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
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

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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