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title: "Homes England - Strategic Research, Evaluation and Economics Framework - MMC Housing Post-Occupancy Research"
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# Homes England - Strategic Research, Evaluation and Economics Framework - MMC Housing Post-Occupancy Research

Buyer: HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d567336-825c-4e5f-aaff-12cd90c17068

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## Summary

The recently completed tender process led by Homes England, officially known as Homes and Communities Agency, focuses on the "Strategic Research, Evaluation and Economics Framework - MMC Housing Post-Occupancy Research". It was designed to investigate the post-occupancy performance of modern methods of construction (MMC) homes in England. The procurement, under the industry category of "Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security", has entered the award phase, with the National Centre for Social Research being awarded the contract. This initiative aims to bridge knowledge gaps in areas such as resident satisfaction, energy efficiency, and maintenance adaptability of MMC homes. The contract, valued at £130,000, commenced on 13th August 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026.

This project presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in qualitative research and those with expertise in housing studies, particularly focusing on the performance and adaptability of construction methods. The opportunity could be ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer innovation and adeptness in conducting large-scale surveys and in-depth interviews. Moreover, companies equipped to provide insights into energy performance and customer satisfaction could leverage this research to establish themselves as leaders in the emerging field of MMC housing studies.

## Notice

Homes England is looking to build a robust and detailed evidence base on the post occupancy performance of MMC homes. In-line with Homes England and MHCLG's MMC focus, for the purposes of this research, MMC homes will be those built using Category 1 and Category 2 methods. In early 2025, an initial scoping study was procured, and it identified three main areas with gaps in evidence in understanding the performance of MMC homes: 1. Resident Satisfaction and Customer Perception 2. Overheating and Energy Performance 3. Maintenance, Repairability and Adaptability This commission will comprise a suite of qualitative research activities, including a large-scale household survey and in-depth stakeholder interviews to answer the above research questions. This is a link to the T&Cs for Homes England Frameworks https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/homes-england-contracts-and-tenders

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a16225c5-9903-48e8-9e3c-de0e9811a83b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £130,000 |
| 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 | NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH |

## 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

- 18 Aug 2025 at 11:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a16225c5-9903-48e8-9e3c-de0e9811a83b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a16225c5-9903-48e8-9e3c-de0e9811a83b
  18th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/homes-england-contracts-and-tenders

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