Planning

English Housing Survey

MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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Planning

21 Feb 2025 at 08:51

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is planning a competitive tender process for the continued operation of the English Housing Survey. This procurement process falls under the 'Research services' industry category and is currently in the planning stage. The procurement will cover fieldwork for five years, with an optional extension of up to three additional years. An early engagement notice was published on 21 February 2025, and interested suppliers are invited to attend an online pre-market event scheduled for 20 March 2025. The tender is specific to England, and the engagement end date is set for 11 April 2025.

This tender presents a valuable growth opportunity for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with experience in large-scale surveys. Companies that can demonstrate robust methodologies and efficient logistic capabilities are well-suited to compete. Although the tender does not specifically encourage SME or VCSE participation, larger organisations with the relevant expertise will find this opportunity particularly appealing. By participating in this tender, businesses can establish or strengthen their ties with a significant government department, potentially paving the way for future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

English Housing Survey

Notice Description

The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government is intending to undertake a competitive tender exercise for the continued running of the English Housing Survey (EHS). It is envisaged that the requirement will cover five fieldwork years with an optional element covering up to three additional fieldwork years. The attached document sets out the anticipated key requirements and logistics for the potential forthcoming competitive tender exercise. A more detailed specification will be issued on commencement of a formal procurement competition, as part of the invitation to tender (ITT). Suppliers are invited to attend an on-line pre-market event which is due to be held on Thursday 20 March at 2.30pm. Registration details are included i the attached document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b5740213-35c9-4fd0-bc87-4cc11ef9ff6a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/910cde90-4c1b-45bd-8534-a08e161e73ea
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
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
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
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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