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title: "Homes England - Strategic Research, Evaluation and Economics Framework - Research on the Effect of High House Prices on Social Mobility"
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# Homes England - Strategic Research, Evaluation and Economics Framework - Research on the Effect of High House Prices on Social Mobility

Buyer: HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4e7e58d-05b9-4e0e-a9c7-37ddb4c7d8fa

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## Summary

The buying organisation, Homes England (the name adopted by the Homes and Communities Agency), has completed the procurement process titled "Homes England - Strategic Research, Evaluation and Economics Framework - Research on the Effect of High House Prices on Social Mobility". This contract falls under the industry category of Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security, with the procurement stage now at the award phase. The contract is located in England, United Kingdom, and has a total value of £162,543 GBP. The contract period begins on 8th April 2025 and ends on 31st March 2026. The procurement method is categorized as "Not applicable", indicating a specific, non-competitive method may have been used. The tender period ended on 26th March 2025.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in strategic research, evaluation, and economic analysis, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). By securing a contract of this nature, businesses can leverage their expertise to influence public policy and contribute to crucial social research. Companies with strong capabilities in assessing socio-economic impacts, particularly those with experience in analysing housing markets and social mobility, are well-suited to compete. The awarded supplier, Alma Economics Ltd, will now undertake the task of developing Homes England's understanding of how high house prices impact social mobility, thus providing valuable insights that can shape future strategies and interventions.

## Notice

Research to develop our understanding of the impact of high house prices on social mobility, assessing effects such as the implications for young people's career choices and related consequences in terms of geographic mobility and future earnings. 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/38ac93d7-e773-4aa9-9c3a-af8c7f0a183f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £162,543 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £162,543 |
| 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 | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M3 5AX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Blackfriars & Trinity |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| 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 | ALMA ECONOMICS |

## 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

- 7 Apr 2025 at 11:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38ac93d7-e773-4aa9-9c3a-af8c7f0a183f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38ac93d7-e773-4aa9-9c3a-af8c7f0a183f
  7th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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