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title: "Homes England - First Homes Early Delivery Programme 2021-23"
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# Homes England - First Homes Early Delivery Programme 2021-23

Buyer: HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a2db

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Homes England focuses on the "First Homes Early Delivery Programme 2021-23" aimed at providing affordable housing solutions. This active tender is classified under real estate services and encompasses multiple delivery regions across England (excluding London). The tender period concludes on 13 September 2021, with a substantial budget of £150 million allocated for the initiative, which will run from 4 November 2021 to 30 June 2023. Interested parties are required to submit their tenders electronically through the specified eTendering system as outlined in the procurement method, an open procedure designed to foster competitive bids.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for construction and housing development companies, particularly those specialised in affordable housing solutions and first-time buyer schemes. Businesses that can provide homes at a minimum discount of 30% off the market price and meet set eligibility criteria are well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, firms experienced in navigating local authority regulations and incorporating community-specific requirements will find themselves at an advantage in contributing to the delivery of this crucial first-time buyer initiative.

## Notice

First Homes is a major Government priority and will support eligible first-time buyers to buy a home for a discount of at least 30% compared to the open market price. On 1 April, Government published its response to the latest consultation on First Homes, which reaffirmed its commitment that 25% of affordable homes delivered through developer contributions in future should be First Homes. The response also included more detail on the design of and eligibility for First Homes. Government has also published a Written Ministerial statement and further guidance which will enable First Homes to be delivered through planning. In advance of delivery through the planning system, this procurement is for a First Homes Early delivery programme for 2021-23 that will deliver an estimated 1,500 First Homes for sale in England (excluding London), with the first purchaser legal completions anticipated from end of 2021 calendar year. The early delivery programme will provide learning to Homes England and MHCLG to assist the further national implementation of First Homes which will deliver at scale via the planning system. The current and foreseeable levels of affordability challenges faced by first time buyers means that First Homes sold at a 30% discount are likely to be attractive. The national eligibility framework for buyers and the future planning changes will eventually deliver this product at scale through the planning system.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The following criteria for First Homes will apply a. Homes must be sold at a fixed discount of 30% to Market Value in the Early Delivery Programme 2021-23. b. A price cap limit after the discount in England (excluding London) of PS250,000 will be applied, meaning a maximum Market Value (before 30% discount) of PS357,143. The price cap is fixed for the duration of the early delivery programme 2021-23. c. There is a maximum household income cap (all applicants) of PS80,000 in England (excluding London) for eligible purchasers. This is fixed for the duration of the programme 2021-23. d. First Homes are always valued at Market Value (as defined by the RICS Valuation-Professional Standards). Evidence of pre-sales valuation from an RICS Registered Valuer will be required prior to the application of the 30% discount to evidence that the house value does not exceed the price cap. e. Qualifying purchasers must always be first time buyers and will need to meet local criteria (e.g. live or work in the area - see below) or be Key/essential workers, if applied. Local Authorities will be able to determine their own local criteria and prioritisation of Key/essential Workers. These eligibility requirements will therefore be locally determined and set out in an addendum to the local planning agreement between the local planning authority and the house builder. f. First Homes will be marketed to buyers meeting the First Time Buyer, income cap and local criteria for 3 months. If no buyer is found after 3 months, the home will be marketed to the national criteria only of First Time Buyer, price cap and PS80,000 household income cap for a further 3 months. If no buyer is found at the end of this period, an application may be made to the local planning authority for the home to revert to market sale. The scheme total of First Homes and grant funding available will be reduced if this occurs. g. For the purposes of this early delivery programme the local criteria (for the 3 months of marketing are proposed as (and always meeting First Time Buyer and PS80,000 household income cap)) are assumed to be: i. Live or work in the Local Authority area of the First Home purchase; or ii. Are a Key work/essential worker or Armed Forces (using the national definitions for Armed Forces and key/essential worker defined locally). h. The local criteria applicable may be varied in some respects by local authorities but the approach will broadly be as set out above. i. The First Homes definition of First Time Buyer is the same definition applied by Government for Stamp Duty Land Tax first time buyer relief. j. The discount will be guaranteed to future buyers in perpetuity, subject to limited exceptions. k. The draft standard form S106 First Homes conditions for this supplemental deed as been drafted and is included in the tender documentation. The standard form conditions are to ensure consistency and e.g. to ensure the support of mortgage lenders. .

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019315-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | 23 May 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2021 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0TL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services

### Codes

- 70000000 - Real estate services

## Release History

- 10 Aug 2021 at 12:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019315-2021
- 6 Apr 2021 at 14:38 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007018-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/homes-england
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/homes-england/about/personal-information-charter
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/anti-bribery-and-corruption-policy

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