Scope
Reference
RSH0074
Description
The Regulator of Social Housing plans to commission an independent evaluation of the consumer regulation reforms introduced in April 2024.
The evaluation will assess how the reforms have influenced registered providers, outcomes for tenants and the quality of social homes. It will help RSH demonstrate accountability for delivery of its consumer objectives and inform our future regulatory approach.
The supplier will be expected to use appropriate qualitative and quantitative methods to provide credible, independent findings.
This notice is issued to seek early market views on the feasibility of the evaluation, possible approaches and supplier capability. It is not a call for competition.
Total value (estimated)
- £300,000 excluding VAT
- £360,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- 2 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79315000 - Social research services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Engagement
Engagement deadline
19 December 2025
Engagement process description
Interested suppliers are invited to register their interest and provide written feedback by 17 October 2025. Feedback will help RSH shape the scope of the evaluation, the procurement approach and the final specification.
As part of this process, RSH also intends to approach a number of potential suppliers directly to ensure a range of views are captured. All engagement will be carried out in a fair and transparent way and any information shared with one supplier will be made available to others where appropriate.
Suppliers may also be invited to take part in follow-up discussions with the project team.
To participate, please email procurement@rsh.gov.uk with the subject line "PME Response Impact Evaluation".
This engagement is not a call for competition.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contracting authority
Regulator of Social Housing
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVVV-9736-DJWM
Level 2, 7-8 Wellington Place
Leeds
LS1 4AP
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@rsh.gov.uk
Region: UKE42 - Leeds
Organisation type: Public authority - central government