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# MHCLG - Modern Methods of Construction research - Contract

Buyer: MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b775670-06aa-4969-940e-c775e6bd61f8

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## Summary

The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) has awarded a contract titled "MHCLG - Modern Methods of Construction research - Contract" for the provision of research services, specifically related to offsite modular construction in the UK housing sector. This contract, valued at £165,500, was initiated through a selective procurement method using a mini competition under the CCS - Research Marketplace Dynamic Purchasing System. The award was finalised on 28th January 2021, with the contract period commencing on 1st February 2021 and concluding on 31st January 2022. The research aims to explore potential safety risks associated with modern construction methods and falls under the services category within the CPV classification framework.

This opportunity primarily benefits small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary/community sector enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in research, construction safety, or related fields. Companies specialising in safety assessments, construction methodologies, or innovative housing solutions would find this contract particularly relevant for their business growth. As the housing sector increasingly embraces modern construction techniques, businesses that can demonstrate expertise in mitigating risks associated with these methods will be well-positioned to compete for future tenders and enhance their market presence.

## Notice

This contract has already been awarded and is published for transparency purposes. MHCLG is responsible for Government policy relating to housing, planning and building, local growth, local government, integration and community cohesion. Its job is to create great places to live and work right across the country. It is a ministerial department, supported by 13 agencies and public bodies. Contract to undertake a research study to investigate potential, primarily safety, risks from the adoption of modern methods of construction (MMC) in the housing sector. The aim of the research is to investigate potential risks for systemic failure impacting life safety and performance of modern methods of construction. The scope of the research will be limited to one type of MMC, offsite modular (volumetric) construction, where the greatest risk is perceived. This contract has been awarded following a mini competition under the CCS - Research Marketplace Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) ref RM6018.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63dfeb96-51c3-4927-9483-eb84d4056c29 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £165,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £165,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HARLOW CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2021 at 13:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63dfeb96-51c3-4927-9483-eb84d4056c29

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63dfeb96-51c3-4927-9483-eb84d4056c29
  3rd February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6e54c97d-cdd2-4637-8ae1-d1a3c368a555
  CPD-004-120-115; MMC Research_Letter-of-appointment
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eb2fc011-1034-4747-84b4-46eab8f31b0b
  Attachment 3_Statement of Requirements_MMC Research

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government

## Provenance

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