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title: "Homelessness & Rough Sleeping Lived Experience Forum"
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# Homelessness & Rough Sleeping Lived Experience Forum

Buyer: MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f5eae016-9242-48a3-a240-a880fe04d18a

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## Summary

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government in England has concluded a contracting process for the "Homelessness & Rough Sleeping Lived Experience Forum." This tender falls within the social research services category, aimed at facilitating forums for individuals with lived experience of homelessness across England. The procurement method used was selective, through a call-off from the Further Competition RM6126 Research & Insights Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The initial contract term begins on 22 April 2026 and extends to 21 April 2027, with potential for three additional 12-month extensions at the Ministry's discretion, totalling the contract value at £150,000. The award date was 17 April 2026, and the process is currently in the award update stage, reflecting recent contract changes.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for SMEs and VCSEs within the social research sector, as it seeks expertise in managing and facilitating engaging programmes for homeless communities across England. Businesses with a focus on community engagement and experience in coordinating forums are well-suited to compete and contribute valuable social research insights. The contract, awarded to Expert Link, emphasises collaboration with stakeholders having direct experience of homelessness, offering a platform for SMEs specialising in social research services to expand their reach and enhance their role in public-sector initiatives.

## Notice

MHCLG has awarded a contract for a Supplier to design, recruit for, manage and facilitate a Homelessness & Rough Sleeping Lived Experience Forum. The service will engage individuals with direct lived experience of homelessness, including rough sleeping, through a programme of online and in-person forum meetings held across England. The contract has been awarded by Further Competition RM6126 Research & Insights DPS. The initial term is for 12 months and includes three 12-month optional extension period until 21 April 2030 at MHCLGs sole discretion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7a81d14-35b8-47f1-9de4-13bc0ee91bab |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 Apr 2026 - 21 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,397 |
| 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 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EXPERT LINK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 10:35 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7a81d14-35b8-47f1-9de4-13bc0ee91bab
- 17 Apr 2026 at 10:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7a81d14-35b8-47f1-9de4-13bc0ee91bab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7a81d14-35b8-47f1-9de4-13bc0ee91bab
  20th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/37c70bf2-61cc-4c9c-b7f8-370e7731641f
  Redacted version of signed contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/MHCLG

## Provenance

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