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Contract award of Evaluation of the Asylum Accommodation Programme (AAP) Large and medium sites

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05 Aug 2026 at 12:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Evaluation of the Asylum Accommodation Programme (AAP) Large and medium sites" has been completed, with the Home Office acting as the buying organisation. The contract, classified under the research services category (CPV code 73110000), focuses on services located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement process, which used a selective method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, awarded the contract to Ecorys UK Limited on 29 July 2026. The contract period commenced on 4 August 2026 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2027, with a total value of £136,856.25.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those capable of conducting evaluations for government programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in expanding their portfolios in government contracts might find similar opportunities valuable, especially firms with a footprint in public sector consulting or programme evaluation. The successful tenderer, Ecorys UK Limited, is a large-scale company, highlighting the potential for businesses of varying sizes to compete, provided they meet specific procurement criteria such as those in a dynamic purchasing system.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract award of Evaluation of the Asylum Accommodation Programme (AAP) Large and medium sites

Notice Description

Contract award of Evaluation of the Asylum Accommodation Programme (AAP) Large and medium sites

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-877e738c-c181-418c-b963-2ac9caae6781
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8a18dc9-be3d-47f7-b53f-2852a878855e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£136,856 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£136,856 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECORYS

Further Information

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