--- title: "CPD4122058 - Variation 7 - UK Freeports Evaluation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f3a7a0e5-25e6-46e6-8b86-76008416545a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f3a7a0e5-25e6-46e6-8b86-76008416545a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f3a7a0e5-25e6-46e6-8b86-76008416545a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f3a7a0e5-25e6-46e6-8b86-76008416545a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT" published: "2025-06-05" --- # CPD4122058 - Variation 7 - UK Freeports Evaluation Buyer: MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f3a7a0e5-25e6-46e6-8b86-76008416545a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f3a7a0e5-25e6-46e6-8b86-76008416545a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f3a7a0e5-25e6-46e6-8b86-76008416545a.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has completed the procurement process for the UK Freeports Evaluation, as indicated by the "Variation 7" title in the contract. This process was categorised under research services, awarded on 21st May 2025, with the contract running from 31st May 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement method consisted of a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract, valued at £4,055,528.49, was published on 5th June 2025, with OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED as the supplier. The project's delivery is centred in London, England, with the Ministry itself being the buying organisation. This tender presents and supports business growth opportunities, particularly in the area of research services. Larger firms specialising in monitoring and evaluation activities will find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar contracts due to the need for extensive evaluation frameworks. Companies seeking to grow through public sector collaborations should focus on engaging with dynamic purchasing systems like the Crown Commercial Service Research Marketplace, as they can provide access to a range of upcoming similar ventures and establish new service offerings tailored to governmental needs. ## Notice This contract has already been awarded and this notice is for transparency purposes. A variation has been issued to implement additional activity and an increase in value in line with PCR 2015 Reg 72 1(a) Previous versions of this award can be found here: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70a68654-af9b-4117-b011-daa749c92189 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c8d6002-f022-4dbf-b767-30547bce64b3 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 20 May 2025 | | Future notice date | 8 Sep 2021 | | Award date | 23 Feb 2022 | | Contract period | 30 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £930,327 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £5,205,353 | | 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 AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT | | Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES; 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 | 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 | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 5 Jun 2025 at 07:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c8d6002-f022-4dbf-b767-30547bce64b3 - 1 Mar 2022 at 16:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca266d1d-968a-462b-a2a7-e8c23a8a4801 - 1 Mar 2022 at 16:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d450a0ed-6580-4e84-b886-de3bf1438d0f - 12 Aug 2021 at 14:17 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/628179ee-5001-4e77-a6a8-99788729b341 - 6 Jul 2021 at 15:54 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ce3dc5a-fa77-473b-a210-2756c2cad622 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c8d6002-f022-4dbf-b767-30547bce64b3 5th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca266d1d-968a-462b-a2a7-e8c23a8a4801 1st March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d450a0ed-6580-4e84-b886-de3bf1438d0f 1st March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/628179ee-5001-4e77-a6a8-99788729b341 12th August 2021 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ce3dc5a-fa77-473b-a210-2756c2cad622 6th July 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0c85d7a1-d18f-438d-bb75-2f3fdf133c21 Pre-Market Engagement Details - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9bdb5d1b-85b5-4575-a87c-724d8df150ce Further details and background on the requirements. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3a45a5d3-02c4-4274-807d-90f8f554a13b - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c14940c0-0b5c-438f-a07b-b46e359aac7e ## Notice URLs - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70a68654-af9b-4117-b011-daa749c92189 - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-housing-communities-local-government ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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