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20 Jul 2026 at 18:27

Summary of the contracting process

Homes England, operating under the name adopted by the Homes and Communities Agency, finalised a procurement process titled "Homes England - Kidlington & Wider Area Spatial Framework," aimed at developing a spatial framework for the Kidlington area and beyond. This procurement falls under the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services category, with additional relevance to research and development services. The project is located in England, United Kingdom. The process reached the award stage and culminated with an active award decision on 26th June 2026. The contract, valued at £170,000, is scheduled to run from 1st July 2026 to 30th September 2026, following the closure of the tendering period on 22nd June 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for large-scale enterprises specialising in delivering architectural and consultancy services, catering to comprehensive urban planning initiatives. With services being provided to a pivotal entity like Homes England, successful bidders can enhance their portfolios and credibility within the public sector, paving the way for further business growth in related domains. Companies accustomed to addressing complex spatial planning and development challenges would find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities, facilitating expansion into strategic government projects.

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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.

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 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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