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CPD4122058 - Variation 7 - UK Freeports Evaluation

MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

05 Jun 2025 at 07:56

Award

01 Mar 2022 at 16:22

Tender

01 Mar 2022 at 16:18

Planning

12 Aug 2021 at 14:17

Planning

06 Jul 2021 at 15:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has completed the procurement process for the UK Freeports Evaluation, as indicated by the "Variation 7" title in the contract. This process was categorised under research services, awarded on 21st May 2025, with the contract running from 31st May 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement method consisted of a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract, valued at £4,055,528.49, was published on 5th June 2025, with OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED as the supplier. The project's delivery is centred in London, England, with the Ministry itself being the buying organisation.

This tender presents and supports business growth opportunities, particularly in the area of research services. Larger firms specialising in monitoring and evaluation activities will find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar contracts due to the need for extensive evaluation frameworks. Companies seeking to grow through public sector collaborations should focus on engaging with dynamic purchasing systems like the Crown Commercial Service Research Marketplace, as they can provide access to a range of upcoming similar ventures and establish new service offerings tailored to governmental needs.

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Notice Title

CPD4122058 - Variation 7 - UK Freeports Evaluation

Notice Description

This contract has already been awarded and this notice is for transparency purposes. A variation has been issued to implement additional activity and an increase in value in line with PCR 2015 Reg 72 1(a) Previous versions of this award can be found here: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70a68654-af9b-4117-b011-daa749c92189

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c8d6002-f022-4dbf-b767-30547bce64b3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£930,327 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,205,353 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
8 Sep 2021Expired
Award Date
23 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
30 May 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
MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
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
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

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