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MIGRATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE - literature review covering the causal link between migration and housing

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07 Oct 2025 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Migration Advisory Committee - literature review covering the causal link between migration and housing" was conducted by the Home Office, headquartered in London, England. This procurement falls under the "Design and execution of research and development" category and targets locations such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World. The procurement utilised an open procedure method, specifically designed for below-threshold tenders, and progressed through the award stage as of 7th October 2025. The contract, valued at £14,978, was awarded on 12th August 2025, with the contract period stretching from 1st September 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses in the research and development sector, especially those equipped to conduct comprehensive literature reviews on migration and housing. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this tender particularly appealing due to its suitability designations. The awarded contract was given to the University of Southampton, a large-scale organisation, signifying that well-established academic or research institutions could effectively compete for similar opportunities. Businesses adept in cross-national research and providing insights into economic implications would be well-positioned to leverage such opportunities for growth.

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Notice Title

MIGRATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE - literature review covering the causal link between migration and housing

Notice Description

Research for MAC for a literature review covering the causal link between migration and housing (prices, rent etc.) in relevant developed economies and implications for the UK context

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5cfe31c8-228f-43cc-b0f5-c92c27982d92
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03b82c68-b678-405c-b33b-744e63001236
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,978 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
HOME OFFICE
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
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

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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