--- title: "Research Housing First Pilot - Contract Variation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-17c807ef-3e5a-444e-947a-e6a402116791" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-17c807ef-3e5a-444e-947a-e6a402116791" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-17c807ef-3e5a-444e-947a-e6a402116791.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-17c807ef-3e5a-444e-947a-e6a402116791.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT" published: "2020-12-16" --- # Research Housing First Pilot - Contract Variation Buyer: MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17c807ef-3e5a-444e-947a-e6a402116791 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-17c807ef-3e5a-444e-947a-e6a402116791) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-17c807ef-3e5a-444e-947a-e6a402116791.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, which has awarded a contract titled "Research Housing First Pilot - Contract Variation" focused on research services. This initiative is set in London, UK, and is currently in the Award stage following the completion of the tender process. The contract period commenced on 10 December 2020 and will continue until 31 July 2022. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure due to its significant value, amounting to £2,260,000. The funding amendment of £1,106,420 reflects changes necessitated by COVID-19 impacts and adjustments to the original project design. The tender period concluded on 1 December 2020. This contract presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those engaged in research and evaluation services, to partner in high-profile government projects. Companies with expertise in qualitative and quantitative analysis, especially those adapting methodologies for public policy evaluations and addressing specific outcomes within social services, would be well-positioned to compete. The requirement for a thorough understanding of the ongoing implications of the Housing First pilots indicates a need for innovative research solutions, making this an attractive prospect for SMEs specialising in social research and consulting. ## Notice This contract has already been awarded and is being published for transparency purposes . This amendment is being taken out of the overall contract value. This amendment is to account for changes to the original research design of Housing First Pilot Evaluation. This contract amendment 04 covers to the contract and covers the following areas: I. To extend the evaluation up until March 2023 due to delays in the implementation of the Housing First Pilots. II. To account for the impact of Covid-19 on the pilots III. The original ICF bid included estimates for the quantitative impact/longitudinal work and cost benefit analysis. This estimated work is now being set via this contract amendment. IV. Adding a new objective for the "everyone in" policy. The above is being done via two work packages. I. The first is via Addendum 2 to Annex A, to reflect the reprofiling of the Pilots' delivery programme and the impact of COVID-19. II. The second is via Addendum 3 to Annex A, to reflect the Next Steps Programme. Additional information: The contract value is PS2,260,000.00. PS1,106,420 being taken out of this overall contract value for this contract Amendment (Contract Amendment 04) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc81a6d8-224d-4c33-9f8a-0797392323f6 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Dec 2020 | | Contract period | 10 Dec 2020 - 31 Jul 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | 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 | TLI London | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ICF CONSULTING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 16 Dec 2020 at 16:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc81a6d8-224d-4c33-9f8a-0797392323f6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc81a6d8-224d-4c33-9f8a-0797392323f6 16th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b9868e57-e631-4ce0-8533-0aa86761e7aa Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/abce10f1-d9fc-48bf-ac5d-913d475f51f1 Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9a6da5f6-86e0-46e7-a6a7-0a7de49082d7 Contract Variation ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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