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Homes England - Strategic Research, Evaluation and Economics Framework - Specialist and Supported Housing - Wellbeing and Fiscal Impacts

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

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29 Jul 2025 at 08:43

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Summary of the contracting process

Homes England, the agency responsible for delivering affordable homes across the United Kingdom, is awarding a contract under the completed procurement process titled "Strategic Research, Evaluation and Economics Framework - Specialist and Supported Housing - Wellbeing and Fiscal Impacts." This tender falls within the business services category, specifically involving law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, with a focus on research related to supported housing designed for disabled and vulnerable groups. The awarded contract spans from 30 July 2025 to 31 March 2027, with SQW Ltd serving as the supplier for the project valued at £50,393.75. The procurement process has been marked as complete with the award being active since 29 July 2025, covering locations primarily within England.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social research, housing consultancy, and business services, particularly those adept in analysing social value and fiscal impacts associated with supported housing initiatives. SMEs that focus on the aforementioned services stand to benefit greatly from the insights derived from the research and evaluation component of the tender, positioning themselves strategically to influence the expansion and enhancement of supported housing schemes. By aligning with government objectives to foster inclusive living solutions, businesses can further their growth and impact in improving societal outcomes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homes England - Strategic Research, Evaluation and Economics Framework - Specialist and Supported Housing - Wellbeing and Fiscal Impacts

Notice Description

A broad range of supported housing products are available that are specifically designed to meet the needs of disabled and vulnerable people. These products include a range of different types of homes and associated services. They are also targeted at a range of different groups. Homes England would like to commission further research to broaden the evidence base available to us to robustly appraise the social value associated with bringing forward more supported housing. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/homes-england-contracts-and-tenders

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7d9479d4-56fe-441c-91a5-d3d0eed43faf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c54eef2a-9c63-49c7-8bf0-27940ba3e998
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
SME
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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,393 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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

SQW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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