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Project Hornet

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

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28 Jul 2025 at 17:09

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Summary of the contracting process

Homes England, operating under the name adopted by the Homes and Communities Agency, recently concluded a procurement process titled "Project Hornet," which focused on contingency planning for potential administration. This procurement fell under the industry category of Financial and Insurance Services, with an award value of £25,000. The tender process, now in the award stage, was marked complete, with the contract active from 14 July 2025 to 1 August 2025. Key activities took place within England, United Kingdom, involving a tender submission deadline of 10 July 2025. BDO LLP was appointed as the supplier for this project, having been awarded the contract on 11 July 2025. Homes England is based at The Lumen, St James Boulevard, Newcastle Helix, in Newcastle upon Tyne.

This procurement opportunity presents substantial avenues for businesses specialising in financial services or consultancy related to financial strategising and administrative management. Particularly, large enterprises with robust capabilities in financial planning and risk assessment would find themselves well-positioned and equipped to deliver on such contracts. Despite its limited suitability for SMEs and VCSEs, the project provides an essential foothold in public sector contracting, enhancing business growth potential and strengthening credentials in providing tailored financial services to public institutions. Engaging in similar tenders can increase visibility and credibility, setting a precedent for future opportunities in government sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project Hornet

Notice Description

contingency planning for potential administration

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-70629bae-ae97-4dd7-84ad-8bcca0192330
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5de26b32-6db6-42db-8ad8-94353560b193
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2025 - 1 Aug 2025 30 days
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

BDO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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