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title: "Support for Mortgage Interest"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f2a3c46a-b7c1-4486-8d93-b0213f19d636"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2024-07-16"
---

# Support for Mortgage Interest

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f2a3c46a-b7c1-4486-8d93-b0213f19d636

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded a contract for "Support for Mortgage Interest" in the Research and Development Services category. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value is GBP 150,000, and the tender closed on 29th September 2023. The contract period is from 24th November 2023 to 17th May 2025.

This tender by the Department for Work and Pensions presents opportunities for businesses in the Research and Development Services sector to provide support for mortgage interest services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. Businesses located in the designated delivery addresses, including the United Kingdom and other specified regions, are eligible to compete for this opportunity.

## Notice

SMI provides support to out of work and retired mortgage holders claiming income-based benefits. It aims to prevent repossession by making a contribution towards mortgage interest payments. Initially provided as a benefit, in April 2018 SMI changed from a benefit to a loan repayable upon the sale of the property. SMI loans are available to claimants on certain benefits to help meet the interest payments on their mortgage. SMI is paid as a loan, which the recipient will need to repay with interest, usually when they sell or transfer ownership of their home. To be eligible for a SMI loan, the claimant needs to be in receipt of one of the following qualifying benefits: Income Support, income-based Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA), income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), Universal Credit or Pension Credit.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8da5aa21-cbf9-4d54-8628-38a4bb92eb65 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 24 Nov 2023 - 17 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9NA |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IFF RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2024 at 11:59 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8da5aa21-cbf9-4d54-8628-38a4bb92eb65
- 17 Jan 2024 at 14:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8da5aa21-cbf9-4d54-8628-38a4bb92eb65

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8da5aa21-cbf9-4d54-8628-38a4bb92eb65
  16th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9ae76863-bb57-443a-a625-fe18db587669
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a4ac375a-2901-4569-b9ad-29edc5fc936a
  Restriction on email files in Jaggaer
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/63457980-363b-47ed-8b7e-e4829d92c448
  Sources of Jaggaer guidance

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