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title: "Research: Leasehold and Freeholder Charges"
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# Research: Leasehold and Freeholder Charges

Buyer: MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2272252f-057b-4b24-b966-146b1692f033

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## Summary

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has completed a procurement process for the study titled "Research: Leasehold and Freeholder Charges." This research aimed to investigate the levels and variations of leasehold and freehold charges as part of their leasehold reform policy efforts. The procurement method was selective, with the contract awarded to Cambridge University Technical Services Limited, amounting to £59,015.80. The contract commenced on 19 December 2018 and is set to conclude on 19 August 2019. This contract falls under the category of research services and includes delivery across various locations, including the UK and overseas territories.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialised in research and data analysis, particularly those adept at handling complex studies related to property and housing policies. Companies with experience in social research methodologies and a thorough understanding of leasehold issues would be well-positioned to compete in future opportunities arising from this contract's findings. The focus on leasehold reform highlights a significant area for growth, particularly for organisations that can provide innovative solutions and insights in this sector.

## Notice

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has commissioned a study to examine the issues of the levels of leasehold and freehold charges being charged, and the variation within these, in order to inform the development of its leasehold reform policy and future programme. This is an amendment to the existing contract, increasing the Verification Survey from 500 to 1000 responses. Additional information: This Notice relates to the variation to the call-off contract. The original contract is a call off from the Crown Commercial Service Research Marketplace.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a78be215-3813-41ff-89d7-5ff215e1b130 |
| 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 | 3 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 19 Dec 2018 - 19 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,015 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,015 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY TECHNICAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2019 at 13:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a78be215-3813-41ff-89d7-5ff215e1b130

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a78be215-3813-41ff-89d7-5ff215e1b130
  3rd April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/deba5bce-2963-4a3c-99ef-89dd20d2fa16
  Contract amendment

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