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title: "Homes England - Appleton Cross Local Centre"
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# Homes England - Appleton Cross Local Centre

Buyer: HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a7e2b2dc-4857-4adb-a78c-4c35203e3f01

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## Summary

Homes England, officially known as the Homes and Communities Agency, has completed the procurement process for the development of the Appleton Cross Local Centre in England, United Kingdom. The project, falling under the construction industry category, aims to deliver a local centre inclusive of a Health Centre and possibly other facilities. This procurement followed an open procedure method and was finalized on 21 March 2025, with the contract set to commence on 31 March 2025 and run until 30 November 2029. The tender's estimated value was between £5,000,000 and £10,000,000.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those classified as SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in a significant public infrastructure project. By securing a partnership with Homes England, firms can enhance their portfolios and gain notable exposure, which could lead to further business growth and development opportunities. The awarded supplier, First-Step Group Ltd, illustrates that SMEs with the capability to meet the project's demands are well-suited to compete and succeed in such public procurement processes.

## Notice

Homes England are looking to secure a developer partner to facilitate the delivery of a local centre that should include the delivery of a Health Centre alongside other suitable uses. Please note this opportunity was originally advertised as a two stage process under Contracts Finder reference HCA001-DN742250-07243899. That process has been abandoned and replaced with this one stage ITT process. The opportunity can be access via; https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f2d48d1a-42ab-ef11-8132-005056b64545

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8e51e58-9f06-4f9d-994e-5ce4ca041b3e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 30 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | FIRST-STEP GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2025 at 15:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8e51e58-9f06-4f9d-994e-5ce4ca041b3e
- 25 Nov 2024 at 17:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/169223b1-8368-4ad0-a917-a263bc5123ff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8e51e58-9f06-4f9d-994e-5ce4ca041b3e
  21st March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/169223b1-8368-4ad0-a917-a263bc5123ff
  25th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f2d48d1a-42ab-ef11-8132-005056b64545
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/homes-england

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