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Homes England - Strategic Research, Evaluation and Economics Framework - Research on the Effect of High House Prices on Social Mobility

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

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07 Apr 2025 at 11:56

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation, Homes England (the name adopted by the Homes and Communities Agency), has completed the procurement process titled "Homes England - Strategic Research, Evaluation and Economics Framework - Research on the Effect of High House Prices on Social Mobility". This contract falls under the industry category of Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security, with the procurement stage now at the award phase. The contract is located in England, United Kingdom, and has a total value of £162,543 GBP. The contract period begins on 8th April 2025 and ends on 31st March 2026. The procurement method is categorized as "Not applicable", indicating a specific, non-competitive method may have been used. The tender period ended on 26th March 2025.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in strategic research, evaluation, and economic analysis, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). By securing a contract of this nature, businesses can leverage their expertise to influence public policy and contribute to crucial social research. Companies with strong capabilities in assessing socio-economic impacts, particularly those with experience in analysing housing markets and social mobility, are well-suited to compete. The awarded supplier, Alma Economics Ltd, will now undertake the task of developing Homes England's understanding of how high house prices impact social mobility, thus providing valuable insights that can shape future strategies and interventions.

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Notice Title

Homes England - Strategic Research, Evaluation and Economics Framework - Research on the Effect of High House Prices on Social Mobility

Notice Description

Research to develop our understanding of the impact of high house prices on social mobility, assessing effects such as the implications for young people's career choices and related consequences in terms of geographic mobility and future earnings. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/homes-england-contracts-and-tenders

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38ac93d7-e773-4aa9-9c3a-af8c7f0a183f
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
SME

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
£162,543 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£162,543 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
7 Apr 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
etendering@homesengland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M3 5AX
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
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
Salford
Electoral Ward
Blackfriars & Trinity
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALMA ECONOMICS

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