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title: "Homes England - Strategic Research, Evaluation and Economics Framework - Bedford Growth Strategy - Bedford"
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# Homes England - Strategic Research, Evaluation and Economics Framework - Bedford Growth Strategy - Bedford

Buyer: HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-34ad5096-60df-4b97-b863-9eab3f6573a4

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## Summary

Homes England has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Strategic Research, Evaluation and Economics Framework - Bedford Growth Strategy" project. This procurement falls under the category of Research and Development services and related consultancy services (CPV: 73000000). The project involved socio-economic analysis and the identification of growth opportunities for high-value sectors in Bedford, England, and had a contract value of £46,525. The tendering phase ended on 28 January 2025, and the contract period spans from 6 February 2025 to 21 March 2025. The awarded supplier for this contract is Volterra, and the project is expected to generate valuable insights for economic growth in the Bedford area.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in socio-economic research, economic development, and strategic consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this type of contract due to their agility and specialised expertise. The focus on identifying high-value sector growth opportunities means that businesses with a strong track record in economic analysis and strategic planning could find this project particularly advantageous.

## Notice

Socio Economic and productivity analysis of Bedford alongside the identification of new high-value sector / industry growth opportunities which could be attracted to Bedford. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/homes-england-contracts-and-tenders

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dcb382b-7d87-4db0-997e-269058691363 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Feb 2025 - 21 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,525 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,525 |
| 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 | LONGSTANTON |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB24 3EN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | South Cambridgeshire |
| Electoral ward | Longstanton |
| Westminster constituency | St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire |
| 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 | VOLTERRA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2025 at 11:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dcb382b-7d87-4db0-997e-269058691363

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dcb382b-7d87-4db0-997e-269058691363
  5th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/homes-england-contracts-and-tenders

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