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title: "Voluntary Right to Buy (VRtB) Pilot evaluation"
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# Voluntary Right to Buy (VRtB) Pilot evaluation

Buyer: MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT : MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5d899295-e19a-4d41-8344-6091b139302a

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## Summary

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has completed a public procurement process titled "Voluntary Right to Buy (VRtB) Pilot evaluation," which involved research consultancy services. The procurement was classified under the CPV code 73210000. The contract, valued at £129,655, was awarded following a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period spanning from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020. The award notice was published on 5 June 2019, and the procurement process concluded on 1 October 2018.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), that specialise in research consultancy services. Companies that can offer innovative strategies and insights into housing policy evaluation will be well-positioned to compete. With the focus on the Voluntary Right to Buy Scheme, businesses with expertise in housing policy and community engagement will find this an advantageous contracting opportunity to enhance their market presence and contribute to significant social initiatives.

## Notice

Research support services to assist the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government with the Voluntary Right to Buy Scheme pilot evaluation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9280d6a3-f139-4b95-a1df-771e96bd6032 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | 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 | 5 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £129,655 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £129,655 |
| 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 : MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RSM UK CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2019 at 09:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9280d6a3-f139-4b95-a1df-771e96bd6032

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9280d6a3-f139-4b95-a1df-771e96bd6032
  5th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/425ed84a-f5aa-4025-a269-e6c61fb87f6f
  LOA & Contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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