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Homes England - Kidlington & Wider Area Spatial Framework

Homes England (the name adopted by the Homes and Communities Agency)

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20 Jul 2026 at 19:27

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Summary of the contracting process

Homes England commissioned professional services to develop a Spatial Framework for Kidlington and the wider area, supporting the Oxford Growth Commission. The work covers spatial planning and related architectural, construction, engineering, inspection, research and consultancy services. It is a strategic planning and development assignment rather than a construction project, intended to establish a framework for the future growth of Kidlington and surrounding areas. Delivery is across England, with the buying organisation being Homes England, also identified by its former name, the Homes and Communities Agency. Businesses relevant to this requirement include multidisciplinary planning, urban development, infrastructure, engineering and research consultancies able to combine technical analysis with spatial strategy and place-based development advice.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded on 26 June 2026 to Ove Arup & Partners. The awarded contract value is £170,000. The contract period runs from 1 July 2026 to 30 September 2026, and the tender submission deadline was 22 June 2026 at 23:59. The contract is for services and covers the full Spatial Framework requirement rather than separately identified lots. The published procurement method detail is recorded as not applicable. The award is active, with Homes England as buyer and Ove Arup & Partners as supplier. The process therefore records a concluded appointment for a short, defined commission focused on Kidlington and its wider area.

This award demonstrates demand from Homes England for integrated spatial-planning and development consultancy capability in support of growth planning. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need to lead or contribute to a multidisciplinary team covering spatial strategy, planning, urban design, infrastructure, engineering, inspection and research-based consultancy. The work would suit an established organisation with the capacity to deliver a strategic framework quickly, coordinate technical disciplines, interpret evidence and translate it into practical guidance for a growth area. The successful supplier’s profile also indicates that Homes England may look for substantial organisational capacity and experience managing complex public-sector planning assignments, rather than a narrowly focused specialist or small standalone practice.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homes England - Kidlington & Wider Area Spatial Framework

Notice Description

Services provided to Homes England the Oxford Growth Commission to develop a Spatial Framework for Kidlington and the wider area.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-db308c25-c9cf-430d-9061-6ed25463222f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d70dfe4-e10a-473b-a132-9655d1b08215
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy 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
20 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Ove Arup & Partners Ltd

Further Information

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