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NHB Branding

HOMES ENGLAND

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07 Jan 2026 at 11:55

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "NHB Branding" project, led by Homes England, is currently at the contract stage. This procurement, completed through a direct method without competition, falls under the services category, particularly in the marketing and branding sector. Homes England, a public authority within the sub-central government, is located at The Lumen, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK. The contract, worth £36,000 gross, was signed on 26th November 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026. Smiling Wolf Limited, a Liverpool-based SME, has been awarded the contract to provide branding services for the National Housing Bank, covering several regions across the United Kingdom including UKC, UKD, and UKI, amongst others.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in marketing and business services, particularly those skilled in branding and consulting, to engage in projects with governmental bodies like Homes England. SMEs that specialise in creative and branding services without the necessity for competitive tendering can find excellent opportunities in such procurements. For businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts, involvement in projects like NHB Branding can enhance their market visibility and credentials, especially in government-driven initiatives.

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Notice Title

NHB Branding

Notice Description

National Housing Bank branding.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0600d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001009-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOMES ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
transparency@homesengland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

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

SMILING WOLF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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