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Homes England - Ground Investigation

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

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06 Jun 2025 at 09:07

Summary of the contracting process

Homes England, an authoritative body located in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, recently completed a direct procurement process for ground investigation services at Swans Landing. The contract, valued at £30,000, falls under the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services category. This tender was directly awarded, bypassing the competitive bidding stage, and was primarily aimed at expediting the procurement needs of the organisation. The award stage was finalised on 5 January 2025, with the contract period set from 6 January 2025 to 30 September 2025. Given the nature of this award, SMEs and VCSEs may note the potential agility in competing for similar opportunities in future procurement plans by Homes England.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialised in engineering and inspection services, particularly those that align with ground investigation work. Although this specific contract has been directly awarded, businesses serving the United Kingdom could benefit by positioning themselves strategically for similar projects, as direct award contracts like this create avenues for rapid deployment. Large enterprises like GEORISK MANAGEMENT LTD, which was the supplier in this instance, are well-suited for high-value, expedited procurement processes. SMEs in architectural and construction services may similarly leverage their expertise to secure opportunities within the Homes England procurement framework if they can demonstrate swift and reliable service delivery.

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Notice Title

Homes England - Ground Investigation

Notice Description

Ground investigation at Swans Landing. Contract inherited from previous land owner.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-49ff3f82-77f9-45b5-b27c-6a6c6b45d5bf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/669321fb-f4f4-47da-8a99-c785842a8a07
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 6-12 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
HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

GEORISK MANAGEMENT

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