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title: "Project Hornet"
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buyer: "HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)"
published: "2025-07-28"
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# Project Hornet

Buyer: HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-70629bae-ae97-4dd7-84ad-8bcca0192330

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## Summary

Homes England, operating under the name adopted by the Homes and Communities Agency, recently concluded a procurement process titled "Project Hornet," which focused on contingency planning for potential administration. This procurement fell under the industry category of Financial and Insurance Services, with an award value of £25,000. The tender process, now in the award stage, was marked complete, with the contract active from 14 July 2025 to 1 August 2025. Key activities took place within England, United Kingdom, involving a tender submission deadline of 10 July 2025. BDO LLP was appointed as the supplier for this project, having been awarded the contract on 11 July 2025. Homes England is based at The Lumen, St James Boulevard, Newcastle Helix, in Newcastle upon Tyne.

This procurement opportunity presents substantial avenues for businesses specialising in financial services or consultancy related to financial strategising and administrative management. Particularly, large enterprises with robust capabilities in financial planning and risk assessment would find themselves well-positioned and equipped to deliver on such contracts. Despite its limited suitability for SMEs and VCSEs, the project provides an essential foothold in public sector contracting, enhancing business growth potential and strengthening credentials in providing tailored financial services to public institutions. Engaging in similar tenders can increase visibility and credibility, setting a precedent for future opportunities in government sector projects.

## Notice

contingency planning for potential administration

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5de26b32-6db6-42db-8ad8-94353560b193 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Jul 2025 - 1 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | BDO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2025 at 17:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5de26b32-6db6-42db-8ad8-94353560b193

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5de26b32-6db6-42db-8ad8-94353560b193
  28th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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