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Homes England - Accounting and tax advice

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

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28 Apr 2026 at 08:25

Summary of the contracting process

Homes England, operating under the name adopted by the Homes and Communities Agency, is the buyer for a contract that involves accounting and tax advice related to the establishment of the National Housing Bank. The procurement falls under the business services industry category, specifically focusing on areas such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement process was conducted via a direct award method, indicating the award phase is complete, with key dates including the contract period from March 20th to September 20th, 2026. The services are to be delivered in England, UK, with a contract value of £100,000.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in accounting and tax consultancy, particularly those capable of advising on legal frameworks. Homes England's procurement process encourages participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), although the awarded supplier was RSM UK Tax and Accounting Limited, a large-scale enterprise. Companies with expertise in delivering consultancy services, especially those with prior experience in government contracts, would be well-suited to compete in similar opportunities that arise within this field.

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Notice Title

Homes England - Accounting and tax advice

Notice Description

Accounting and tax advice on the legal framework for the setup of the National Housing Bank. Via CCS MCF4 Lot 4.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cfea4dd8-91ba-4e7d-9b84-216a39d58d78
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52ac33a1-4454-4968-9b05-99bfc3186486
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, VCSE
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2026 - 20 Sep 2026 6-12 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

RSM UK TAX AND ACCOUNTING LIMITED (TRADING AS RSM

Further Information

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