Award

Shared Ownership Content Design

THE LEASEHOLD ADVISORY SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Mar 2026 at 13:10

Tender

07 Nov 2025 at 17:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by The Leasehold Advisory Service, involves the tender and subsequent award of a contract for "Shared Ownership Content Design". Located in London, this procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on content or data standardisation and classification services. Key dates include the award issued on 26 February 2026 and the contract commencing on 31 March 2026, running through to 1 September 2026. This procurement was conducted using an open method with a below-threshold competition, adhering to light-touch regime rules, catering to central government offerings.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs, particularly those specialising in content design, IT services, and consultancy. Businesses with expertise in delivering user-centred and accessible solutions, capable of integrating Google and AI optimised content, will find themselves well-suited to bid. The procurement underscores a collaborative approach, with opportunities for businesses to partner with legal advisers and subject matter experts within Lease, enhancing holistic content delivery for public advice platforms. This project not only promises growth in terms of contract value but also positions businesses within a niche sector aimed at empowering shared ownership communities. This strategic partnership with Lease highlights the potential for firms to cement their reputation in public authority engagements.

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Notice Title

Shared Ownership Content Design

Notice Description

The Leasehold Advisory Service (Lease) is seeking a supplier to lead the design and delivery of clear, accurate and user-centred information for people with shared ownership homes. The aim is to help owners to not only understand their rights, responsibilities, and options including when things go wrong or change, but to empower them to be in control of their property circumstances. The supplier will work with Lease subject matter experts and our legal advisers and partner to produce a comprehensive suite of content for our public advice website optimised for Google and AI, detailed internal guidance for advisers, and model answers to enable the provision of consistent, high-quality advice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dd29
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029722-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

72330000 - Content or data standardization and classification services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£97,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 1 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE LEASEHOLD ADVISORY SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONTENT DESIGN LONDON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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