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title: "Homes England - Review of Options Analysis (Project Wanda)"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)"
published: "2026-03-17"
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# Homes England - Review of Options Analysis (Project Wanda)

Buyer: HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-278b63de-0b5b-4b39-8e8d-695c655c488d

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## Summary

The public procurement contract titled "Homes England - Review of Options Analysis (Project Wanda)" has been awarded by Homes England. This engagement involves a thorough review of the Options Analysis, focusing on available options for the vehicle and determining other potential or discounted options. The contract, valued at £50,000, is categorised under financial and insurance services and is located in England, United Kingdom. The procurement process utilised was a direct award, with key dates including the award date on 24th February 2026 and the contract signing on 16th March 2026. The procurement stage is complete, indicating that the contract period started on 25th February 2026 and will end on 31st March 2026.

This procurement opportunity primarily targets large businesses capable of providing expert financial and insurance services analysis within England. Given the straightforward direct award method, it represents a clear opportunity for established firms to secure substantial contracts without the lengthy tender process, thereby facilitating business growth for those already positioned in the relevant sector. While SMEs and VCSEs might find entry challenging due to scalability requirements, companies like Alvarez & Marsal Europe LLP, which won the contract, exemplify the kind of business well-suited for this undertaking. Businesses keen to expand their footprint in financial services analysis and advisory can leverage similar opportunities by fostering relationships with public sector entities like Homes England.

## Notice

The purpose of this engagement is to conduct an independent review of the Options Analysis including assessment of the available options for the vehicle, determine whether any other options should be included or discounted, and provide a high level analysis of the findings. Contract signed on 16th March 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dad55d3f-f305-48fc-b226-29ecc4904d21 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY) |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE4 5BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Arthur's Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| 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 | ALVAREZ & MARSAL EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 12:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dad55d3f-f305-48fc-b226-29ecc4904d21

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dad55d3f-f305-48fc-b226-29ecc4904d21
  17th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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