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Homes England - Data Ethics Framework

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

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16 Mar 2026 at 16:02

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Summary of the contracting process

Homes England, a UK government agency, has completed the procurement process for the "Homes England - Data Ethics Framework" contract. The contract, classified under IT services, involves creating a framework to strengthen data governance and promote responsible data use. The procurement took place through a direct award method under the CCS GCloud framework. The contract was awarded to Civica for a service valued at £50,000, with the basis of strengthening transparency, accountability, fairness, and privacy in data management. The award process was active as of 28 February 2026, and the contract period runs from 7 March to 31 March 2026, centred in England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in IT consulting and software development sectors, particularly those focused on data governance and ethical AI applications. SMEs and VCSEs are especially encouraged to engage, as their services can help government entities enhance compliance and risk management. Businesses offering robust solutions in ethical data handling and AI transparency are well-positioned to compete for similar contracts with Homes England, as the agency continues to advance its digital infrastructure and governance capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homes England - Data Ethics Framework

Notice Description

Homes England requires external support to design an initial Data Ethics Framework to strengthen data governance and promote responsible use of data and AI. The framework will start to set out how data is collected, stored, and used responsibly, with clear principles of transparency, accountability, fairness, and privacy. This will help to ensure compliance, establish ethical data use, and begin to introduce processes for assessing and mitigating risks to individuals and the organisation. Procured via CCS GCloud.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4187927f-3dd5-497f-979b-4a07d687717d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
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
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

CIVICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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