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title: "Research Housing First Pilot - Contract Variation"
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# Research Housing First Pilot - Contract Variation

Buyer: MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f923ed9-2af6-4e46-8097-9915da2ae9d3

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, which has awarded a contract titled "Research Housing First Pilot - Contract Variation." This contract, classified under the CPV category of "Research services," has a total value of £475,827 and was initiated through an open procurement method. The contract period commenced on 30 April 2020 and is set to conclude on 31 July 2022, with the official award announced on 30 April 2020 and published for transparency on 25 September 2020. The primary location for this contract is London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents potential opportunities for businesses involved in research and consulting services, especially those with an interest in housing initiatives. While not specifically targeted at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), companies capable of delivering comprehensive research services in collaboration with government agencies could leverage this opportunity for growth. Businesses with experience in supporting the housing sector, particularly during the challenges posed by COVID-19, may find their skills and expertise relevant in future engagements in the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

This contract has already been awarded and is being published for transparency purposes . This amendment incorporates work done by the Embedded Researchers under this contract during COVID 19. This amendment does not effect the overall contract value of PS475,827 and is paid for by re-profiling the existing budget. This was enacted via 2 consecutive contract amendments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/069f6662-2831-47fa-a91b-ab6066afd798 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2020 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £475,827 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £475,827 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ICF CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2020 at 14:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/069f6662-2831-47fa-a91b-ab6066afd798

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/069f6662-2831-47fa-a91b-ab6066afd798
  25th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6ab553b6-fd82-4a66-9cd7-243f2f63e97e
  Contract Amendment 02
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cf3bad22-13a8-4279-b625-74606882cfcb
  Contract Amendment 01

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