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Strategic Research, Evaluation and Economics Framework

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

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22 Jan 2026 at 11:58

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Strategic Research, Evaluation and Economics Framework" has been completed by Homes England. This tender, designated under the CPV code 79000000, pertains to business services, including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The project focuses on socio-economic and housing delivery studies in Luton Town centre, England. The procurement utilised an open procedure method, commencing on 1 January 2026 and concluding on 31 March 2026. The award was published on 22 January 2026, post an award decision on 19 December 2025, with a contract value of £100,000.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and research services, particularly those with a focus on socio-economic analysis and housing studies. Although the process is complete, similar future tenders can be lucrative for larger consultancies or those with relevant niche expertise, even though Homes England did not specifically target small or voluntary sector enterprises in this instance. Businesses should note the open procedure as an opportunity to engage if they can offer competitive services in related forthcoming tenders.

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Notice Title

Strategic Research, Evaluation and Economics Framework

Notice Description

Socio economic study and housing delivery study for Luton Town centre

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb222975-5fb0-4309-ab74-77d6f6f49401
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
Not specified
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 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
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

VOLTERRA

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