Planning

Impact evaluation of consumer regulation reforms

REGULATOR OF SOCIAL HOUSING

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Planning

16 Sep 2025 at 13:16

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Regulator of Social Housing is in the planning stages of commissioning an independent evaluation of consumer regulation reforms introduced in April 2024. This procurement process, with the title "Impact evaluation of consumer regulation reforms," focuses on assessing the impact of these reforms on registered providers, tenant outcomes, and the quality of social homes. The evaluation is expected to use both qualitative and quantitative methods. The opportunity is classified under the "Social research services" industry category, with delivery required across multiple regions in the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, and interested suppliers are invited to register their interest and provide feedback by 17 October 2025, aiding in shaping the procurement strategy. The contract period is scheduled from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028, with a gross value of £360,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social research services to engage in a high-value, impactful project. The evaluation's scope offers potential business growth through developing new methodologies or enhancing existing capabilities. This opportunity is especially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that meet the necessary expertise in evaluating social reforms and can deliver credible findings. Participating firms will benefit from contributing to an influential assessment that could potentially shape future regulatory approaches within the social housing sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Impact evaluation of consumer regulation reforms

Notice Description

The Regulator of Social Housing plans to commission an independent evaluation of the consumer regulation reforms introduced in April 2024. The evaluation will assess how the reforms have influenced registered providers, outcomes for tenants and the quality of social homes. It will help RSH demonstrate accountability for delivery of its consumer objectives and inform our future regulatory approach. The supplier will be expected to use appropriate qualitative and quantitative methods to provide credible, independent findings. This notice is issued to seek early market views on the feasibility of the evaluation, possible approaches and supplier capability. It is not a call for competition.

Planning Information

Interested suppliers are invited to register their interest and provide written feedback by 17 October 2025. Feedback will help RSH shape the scope of the evaluation, the procurement approach and the final specification. As part of this process, RSH also intends to approach a number of potential suppliers directly to ensure a range of views are captured. All engagement will be carried out in a fair and transparent way and any information shared with one supplier will be made available to others where appropriate. Suppliers may also be invited to take part in follow-up discussions with the project team. To participate, please email procurement@rsh.gov.uk with the subject line "PME Response Impact Evaluation". This engagement is not a call for competition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059b5f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056978-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
REGULATOR OF SOCIAL HOUSING
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@rsh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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