Award

Data Collection, Analysis & Policy Advice for Houses of Multiple Occupation

STOKE ON TRENT CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Nov 2025 at 09:48

Tender

06 Aug 2025 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

Stoke on Trent City Council led a procurement process titled "Data Collection, Analysis & Policy Advice for Houses of Multiple Occupation" under the services industry category, and situated in Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom (region UKG23). The contract, valued at £53,400 gross, was awarded on 14th October 2025, starting on 20th October 2025 and ending on 20th March 2026. This procurement, which followed an open, below-threshold competition, is focused on research and development services and related consultancy, specifically targeting the quality and community impacts of multiple occupancy houses. The tendering process commenced on 6th August 2025, with a submission deadline of 27th August 2025.

This contract offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for consultancies involved in data analysis and housing policy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those specialising in research and consultancy services, would find this opportunity aligns well with their expertise. RRR Consultancy Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), was successfully awarded the contract, demonstrating the suitability and potential for similar businesses to compete effectively in providing comprehensive policy and data services. This procurement process illustrates the potential for growth in consultancy services directly impacting local community welfare and housing standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Data Collection, Analysis & Policy Advice for Houses of Multiple Occupation

Notice Description

Stoke on Trent City Council appointed a consultancy company for the collection and analysis if data relating to it's Houses of Multiple Occupancy in reference to the quality of the accommodation and positive and negative impacts on local communities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0582ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075895-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£66,666 Under £100K
Lots Value
£66,666 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20251 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 20 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOKE ON TRENT CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Mrs Kirsty Fairbanks
Contact Email
categorymanagement@stoke.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1782231187

Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE-ON-TRENT
Postcode
ST4 1HH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent

Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Hartshill Park & Stoke
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RRR CONSULTANCY

Further Information

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