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Homes England - Economic Crime Risk Assessment and Review of existing policies (Direct Award - RM6309 - Lot 4)

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

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19 May 2026 at 16:36

Summary of the contracting process

Homes England, operating under the name adopted by the Homes and Communities Agency, has completed a procurement process for the project titled "Economic Crime Risk Assessment and Review of Existing Policies." The procurement, which falls within the scope of management consultancy services, specifically focuses on auditing and financial management consultancy in England, United Kingdom. The contract was awarded through a direct procurement method under the CCS RM6309 Management Consultancy Framework Four, Lot 4: Finance. The tendering process culminated with an award to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP on 1st March 2026, and the contract commenced on 6th March 2026, concluding on 31st May 2026. This procurement process is pivotal in supporting the establishment of the National Housing Bank as a Public Financial Institution by providing essential assessments and reviews against the regulatory standards.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to economic crime, policy reviews, and risk management frameworks. Especially suitable for SMEs, the project requires expert analysis and advisory capabilities to deliver a comprehensive risk assessment, aligning with both prudential and non-prudential standards. Companies with proficiency in compliance with the Counter Fraud Functional Standards of the UK Cabinet Office would be well-positioned to benefit from similar future opportunities. Engaging in projects of this nature not only supports business growth by enhancing a firm's portfolio of public sector work but also strengthens its credibility and expertise in the consultancy domain.

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Notice Title

Homes England - Economic Crime Risk Assessment and Review of existing policies (Direct Award - RM6309 - Lot 4)

Notice Description

As part of our work to establish the National Housing Bank ("NHB" or "the Bank"), we need to deliver a Target Operating Model agreed with MHCLG and HMT. This sets the operational standard required for HMT to grant approval for the Bank to launch as a Public Financial Institution (PuFIn) and deploy financial interventions. As part of this work, we require the provision of: a) Review of existing policies and risk management frameworks A gap analysis of existing HE policies against prudential and non-prudential regulatory standards, and identify where NHB policies must be updated to be in compliance. b) Economic Crime Risk Assessment Development of an Enterprise risk Assessment and Economic Crime Risk assessment for the NHB, covering Equity and Debt businesses, to produce documentation for the bank in line with Cabinet Office's Counter Fraud Functional Standards. Procurement Route: Direct award - via CCS RM6309 Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4) - Lot 4: Finance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c979f346-2538-4088-adbb-65c9d758aa46
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5f10acb-a127-47f7-be6a-d99f04c9101b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

79417000 - Safety consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2026 - 31 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

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