Tender

The Provision of House Price Index (HPI) Data for the Help to Buy Wales Scheme

DEVELOPMENT BANK OF WALES

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Summary of the contracting process

The Development Bank of Wales is actively seeking bids for the provision of House Price Index (HPI) data concerning the Help to Buy (Wales) scheme. This tender, categorised under financial, insurance, banking, and research services, is being conducted through an open procurement method. The process is in the tender stage, with key deadlines including a submission of interest by 11th March 2026, followed by an award decision expected by 20th March 2026. The procurement is intended to source reputable and auditable data to assist in the valuation of the Help to Buy loan portfolio, a critical audit consideration for the bank. Interested parties should register their interest via the eTenderwales platform.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in financial data services, particularly those with expertise in long-term data forecasting and auditing standards. Firms capable of delivering robust data analysis in line with external audit requirements stand to benefit greatly. It is an attractive opportunity for companies in the financial and consultancy services sectors, especially those focusing on research and development. The tender is well-suited for enterprises with the capability to engage with governmental or regional authorities in delivering critical data inputs for strategic financial evaluations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of House Price Index (HPI) Data for the Help to Buy Wales Scheme

Notice Description

DBW is seeking to procure a Supplier to provide an independent House Price Index ("HPI") forecast data spanning twenty five (25) years for the Help to Buy (Wales) Ltd ("HtBW") Scheme. This data is a key input for valuing the HtBW loan portfolio and the valuation is one of DBW's key audit matters. The Fair Value Model is highly sensitive to HPI data and therefore it is vital that the data that goes into the Model is reputable and can stand up to external audit scrutiny.Full details of the service required can be found within the Invitation to Tender.NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=161289 (WA Ref:161289)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-161289
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=161289
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

66100000 - Banking and investment services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 2026Today
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVELOPMENT BANK OF WALES
Contact Name
Sarah Patnett, Procurement Executive
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 2920338100

Buyer Location

Locality
WREXHAM
Postcode
LL1 37Y
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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