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title: "MHCLG - Fire Safety Research; Specialised Housing and Care Homes - Contract"
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# MHCLG - Fire Safety Research; Specialised Housing and Care Homes - Contract

Buyer: MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-39515ca0-db4c-418f-b713-faaec8c9faaa

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) for the contract titled "MHCLG - Fire Safety Research; Specialised Housing and Care Homes." This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on research and development services. The contract has been awarded following a selective procurement method through a mini competition under the CCS - Research Marketplace Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) and is located in England. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract period beginning on 17th June 2020 and ending on 16th August 2021. The total contract value is £129,876, with the tender period having concluded on 20th May 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses seeking to engage in research and consultancy services within the specialised housing and care home sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for similar contracts, particularly those equipped with expertise in fire safety regulations and housing policy. Establishing connections with MHCLG may also enhance networking prospects in ongoing and future housing-related projects.

## Notice

This contract has already been awarded and is published for transparency purposes. MHCLG is responsible for Government policy relating to housing, planning and building, local growth, local government, integration and community cohesion. Its job is to create great places to live and work right across the country. It is a ministerial department, supported by 13 agencies and public bodies. Research contract to assess the current provisions in Approved Document B (ADB) regarding specialised housing (including sheltered and extra care housing for elderly and otherwise vulnerable residents) and care homes and review alternative approaches. This contract has been awarded following a mini competition under the CCS - Research Marketplace Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) ref RM6018.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5533570f-ec07-460f-9797-3020bc39bbeb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 16 Jun 2020 - 16 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £129,876 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £129,876 |
| 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 | 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 | PRP ARCHITECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2020 at 15:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5533570f-ec07-460f-9797-3020bc39bbeb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5533570f-ec07-460f-9797-3020bc39bbeb
  17th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a2e8d45c-6add-48f1-ab88-653242aba80a
  CPD_004_120_202; Letter_of_appointment_CF v1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bddff1f8-2ccd-4fcd-9eaa-b8c6b8f7a7b6
  CPD_004_120_202; Attachment 3 - Statement of Requirements_CF v1.0

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government

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