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16 Jun 2026 at 15:34

Summary of the contracting process

Homes England, operating under the name adopted by the Homes and Communities Agency, recently concluded an award stage for a tender titled "Homes England - Property - Build to Rent Research." This procurement focuses on strategic research addressing challenges and opportunities in the Build to Rent sector within England. The process is classified under real estate services and utilized a selective procurement method via a restricted procedure. Commencing on 12th June 2026, the contract is scheduled to run until 31st March 2027. The award, amounting to £170,000, was finalised on 16th June 2026 with Knight Frank as the supplier.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for growth in the property and real estate sector, especially for businesses capable of providing in-depth strategic analysis and research services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), alongside those interested in the growing Build to Rent market within the UK, particularly stand to benefit from such contracts. Engaging in this procurement can bolster a company’s portfolio in strategic research while collaborating with a national body like Homes England, offering substantial exposure and the potential for future partnerships.

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Notice Title

Homes England - Property - Build to Rent research

Notice Description

Provider of strategic research on the challenges and opportunities of enabling growth in Build to Rent (BtR) delivery in England, under Property Professional and Technical Services, to inform Investment Strategy Year 1 review.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d41634f5-b7b9-4396-8228-f6205fb6c05d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd41b80c-d2d0-491e-8f23-7c2fdb6cc8a5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services


CPV Codes

70000000 - Real estate services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

KNIGHT FRANK

Further Information

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