Award

Causes of Homelessness Research

MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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Award

30 May 2019 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Causes of Homelessness Research" was conducted by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government. This tender falls within the research services industry category and is located in London, England. The procurement method utilised was a contract extension, with the award status marked as active. The original tender period ended on 7 December 2018, while the contract period commenced on 10 December 2018 and concluded on 30 April 2019. The awarded contract, valued at £20,000, focuses on additional research into homelessness forecasts.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in social issues and data analysis relevant to homelessness. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Engaging in such projects can enhance their portfolio and demonstrate their capability to contribute to important societal challenges.

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Notice Title

Causes of Homelessness Research

Notice Description

This is an extension to the existing research contract to allow the supplier to carry out additional work in relation to Homelessness Forecasts. Additional information: This Notice relates to an extension to MHCLG's existing contract to undertake research into the causes of homelessness and rough sleeping. The original contract value was PS64,000 (excluding VAT).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4e7ad702-01e6-464d-adb2-6fcc3267c81f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8b03d2e-73c3-4291-89b6-e25f5f13ecad
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
Other - Contract extension
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
10 Dec 2018 - 30 Apr 2019 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 & LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
paul.farlow@communities.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALMA ECONOMICS

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