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title: "Monitoring the Impact of the Local Housing Allowance"
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# Monitoring the Impact of the Local Housing Allowance

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0e6e8e2b-5aad-44e0-a146-4bc1dd0d0cf6

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## Summary

The tender process for "Monitoring the Impact of the Local Housing Allowance" was conducted by the Department for Work and Pensions, located in London, England. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as research services (CPV code: 73110000). The contract, valued at £299,999.72, covers multiple locations including the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement was carried out using a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage was reached on the 21st of May, 2025, with the contract period running from that date until the 20th of November, 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large enterprises that specialise in research services. The engagement focuses on a mixed-methods longitudinal study, offering scope for those with capabilities in analysing and evaluating the socioeconomic impacts of housing policies. Companies with experience in policy assessment, social research, and data analysis are well-suited to compete in such projects, providing a chance to influence policy decisions and enhance their portfolio within the public sector. The involvement of a prominent department like the Department for Work and Pensions provides a prestigious platform for businesses to expand their government contracting experience.

## Notice

A mixed-methods longitudinal research project looking at the impact of the Local Housing Allowance on household finances and circumstances. The research aims to provide evidence on the perceived impact that the LHA has had on claimants' ability to meet rent payments, find affordable housing, and on child poverty and employment outcomes. The research will also look at how landlords have interacted with the policy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb385c56-6cab-480c-b847-9d8d9a207a9b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 May 2025 - 20 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £299,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £299,999 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9NA |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VERIAN GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 29 May 2025 at 16:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb385c56-6cab-480c-b847-9d8d9a207a9b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb385c56-6cab-480c-b847-9d8d9a207a9b
  29th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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