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Peer Review of Help To Buy Impact Analysis

MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT (MCHLG)

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TenderCancellation

01 Dec 2025 at 12:43

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Award

25 Nov 2025 at 12:01

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Peer Review of Help To Buy Impact Analysis" was managed by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MCHLG) located in London, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research and development consultancy services. The contract was directly awarded without competition to the University of Cambridge. The procurement process was completed as of 25th November 2025, with the contract period scheduled from 8th December to 15th December 2025. As the most recent update, the contract resulting from this tender was ultimately cancelled on 1st December 2025.

This tender initially presented a significant opportunity for businesses in the field of econometric analysis and consultancy to engage with a central government body and contribute to policy-informing projects. It was ideally suited for experienced research consultancies and academic institutions with expertise in economic impact assessments. Although the contract was awarded to a large institution without a competitive process, initial tender opportunities like this can open pathways for similar future engagements, offering growth prospects through involvement in high-impact governmental projects. Despite its cancellation, participating in such tenders can enhance a business's portfolio and visibility within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Peer Review of Help To Buy Impact Analysis

Notice Description

Peer review of econometric impact analysis and recommendation of how to proceed on specific technical aspect of the analysis, that has important implications for the analysis results, and which will inform significant policy decisions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e837
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078469-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 15 Dec 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT (MCHLG)
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Commercial Team
Contact Email
commercialtenders@communities.gov.uk
Contact Phone
030 344 0000

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

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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