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title: "Homes England - Data Ethics Framework"
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# Homes England - Data Ethics Framework

Buyer: HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f740ad38-54c9-4f6c-878c-d3dd50a21310

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## Summary

Homes England, a UK government agency, has completed the procurement process for the "Homes England - Data Ethics Framework" contract. The contract, classified under IT services, involves creating a framework to strengthen data governance and promote responsible data use. The procurement took place through a direct award method under the CCS GCloud framework. The contract was awarded to Civica for a service valued at £50,000, with the basis of strengthening transparency, accountability, fairness, and privacy in data management. The award process was active as of 28 February 2026, and the contract period runs from 7 March to 31 March 2026, centred in England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in IT consulting and software development sectors, particularly those focused on data governance and ethical AI applications. SMEs and VCSEs are especially encouraged to engage, as their services can help government entities enhance compliance and risk management. Businesses offering robust solutions in ethical data handling and AI transparency are well-positioned to compete for similar contracts with Homes England, as the agency continues to advance its digital infrastructure and governance capabilities.

## Notice

Homes England requires external support to design an initial Data Ethics Framework to strengthen data governance and promote responsible use of data and AI. The framework will start to set out how data is collected, stored, and used responsibly, with clear principles of transparency, accountability, fairness, and privacy. This will help to ensure compliance, establish ethical data use, and begin to introduce processes for assessing and mitigating risks to individuals and the organisation. Procured via CCS GCloud.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4187927f-3dd5-497f-979b-4a07d687717d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | CIVICA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2026 at 16:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4187927f-3dd5-497f-979b-4a07d687717d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4187927f-3dd5-497f-979b-4a07d687717d
  16th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/homes-england

## Provenance

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