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title: "Strategic Research, Evaluation and Economics Framework"
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# Strategic Research, Evaluation and Economics Framework

Buyer: HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56ed1097-aa6e-427a-933a-81d6104092f9

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Strategic Research, Evaluation and Economics Framework" has been completed by Homes England. This tender, designated under the CPV code 79000000, pertains to business services, including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The project focuses on socio-economic and housing delivery studies in Luton Town centre, England. The procurement utilised an open procedure method, commencing on 1 January 2026 and concluding on 31 March 2026. The award was published on 22 January 2026, post an award decision on 19 December 2025, with a contract value of £100,000.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and research services, particularly those with a focus on socio-economic analysis and housing studies. Although the process is complete, similar future tenders can be lucrative for larger consultancies or those with relevant niche expertise, even though Homes England did not specifically target small or voluntary sector enterprises in this instance. Businesses should note the open procedure as an opportunity to engage if they can offer competitive services in related forthcoming tenders.

## Notice

Socio economic study and housing delivery study for Luton Town centre

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb222975-5fb0-4309-ab74-77d6f6f49401 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | VOLTERRA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2026 at 11:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb222975-5fb0-4309-ab74-77d6f6f49401

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb222975-5fb0-4309-ab74-77d6f6f49401
  22nd January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/homes-england

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