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title: "Causes of Homelessness Research"
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# Causes of Homelessness Research

Buyer: MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e7ad702-01e6-464d-adb2-6fcc3267c81f

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Causes of Homelessness Research" was conducted by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government. This tender falls within the research services industry category and is located in London, England. The procurement method utilised was a contract extension, with the award status marked as active. The original tender period ended on 7 December 2018, while the contract period commenced on 10 December 2018 and concluded on 30 April 2019. The awarded contract, valued at £20,000, focuses on additional research into homelessness forecasts.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in social issues and data analysis relevant to homelessness. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Engaging in such projects can enhance their portfolio and demonstrate their capability to contribute to important societal challenges.

## Notice

This is an extension to the existing research contract to allow the supplier to carry out additional work in relation to Homelessness Forecasts. Additional information: This Notice relates to an extension to MHCLG's existing contract to undertake research into the causes of homelessness and rough sleeping. The original contract value was PS64,000 (excluding VAT).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8b03d2e-73c3-4291-89b6-e25f5f13ecad |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Contract extension |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 10 Dec 2018 - 30 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | 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 | ALMA ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 30 May 2019 at 10:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8b03d2e-73c3-4291-89b6-e25f5f13ecad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8b03d2e-73c3-4291-89b6-e25f5f13ecad
  30th May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a543c4ef-7529-4387-a364-925436f62d9f
  Contract extension

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