Published date: 7 October 2021

This notice was replaced on 7 October 2021

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Opportunity (published 7 October 2021, last edited 11 October 2021)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Mathematical or forecasting software package - 48462000

  • Economic research services - 79311400

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£150,000

Procurement reference

HCA001-DN574618-90868150

Published date

7 October 2021

Closing date

24 October 2021

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

29 November 2021

Contract end date

30 April 2024

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

The Research and Analysis team in Home England are responsible for delivering its Research and Analysis Plan. Outputs from this plan will provide insights that drive decision making in Homes England and HMG.

A key aspect of this plan is the analysis and production of macroeconomic forecasts. Homes England uses macroeconomic forecasts and scenarios to plan its deliveries and expenditures in the coming financial years. It is essential that forecasts and scenarios are based on reasonable assumptions, robust modelling and are consistent with the current market and risks.

The initial contract period will be for a period 6 months (up to May 2022), with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month periods.


About the buyer

Contact name

Shaun Naylor

Address

The Lumen, 2nd Floor
St James Boulevard
Newcastle
NE4 5BZ
England

Telephone

03001234500

Email

shaun.naylor@homesengland.gov.uk

Website

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