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Homes England - Strategic Research, Evaluation and Economics Framework - MMC Housing Post-Occupancy Research

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

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18 Aug 2025 at 11:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The recently completed tender process led by Homes England, officially known as Homes and Communities Agency, focuses on the "Strategic Research, Evaluation and Economics Framework - MMC Housing Post-Occupancy Research". It was designed to investigate the post-occupancy performance of modern methods of construction (MMC) homes in England. The procurement, under the industry category of "Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security", has entered the award phase, with the National Centre for Social Research being awarded the contract. This initiative aims to bridge knowledge gaps in areas such as resident satisfaction, energy efficiency, and maintenance adaptability of MMC homes. The contract, valued at £130,000, commenced on 13th August 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026.

This project presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in qualitative research and those with expertise in housing studies, particularly focusing on the performance and adaptability of construction methods. The opportunity could be ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer innovation and adeptness in conducting large-scale surveys and in-depth interviews. Moreover, companies equipped to provide insights into energy performance and customer satisfaction could leverage this research to establish themselves as leaders in the emerging field of MMC housing studies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homes England - Strategic Research, Evaluation and Economics Framework - MMC Housing Post-Occupancy Research

Notice Description

Homes England is looking to build a robust and detailed evidence base on the post occupancy performance of MMC homes. In-line with Homes England and MHCLG's MMC focus, for the purposes of this research, MMC homes will be those built using Category 1 and Category 2 methods. In early 2025, an initial scoping study was procured, and it identified three main areas with gaps in evidence in understanding the performance of MMC homes: 1. Resident Satisfaction and Customer Perception 2. Overheating and Energy Performance 3. Maintenance, Repairability and Adaptability This commission will comprise a suite of qualitative research activities, including a large-scale household survey and in-depth stakeholder interviews to answer the above research questions. This is a link to the T&Cs for Homes England Frameworks https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/homes-england-contracts-and-tenders

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8d567336-825c-4e5f-aaff-12cd90c17068
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a16225c5-9903-48e8-9e3c-de0e9811a83b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

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
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
12 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

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

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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