Published date: 23 September 2024

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.


Closing: 16 October 2024, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000

  • Research services - 73110000

Location of contract

London

Value of contract

£10,000 to £25,000

Procurement reference

BIP890881729

Published date

23 September 2024

Closing date

16 October 2024

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

28 October 2024

Contract end date

28 February 2025

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?

No

Description

We are seeking a provider to work with a range of councils to understand the drivers of cost for high-cost placements. This work should also consider issues around quality, with the findings to be used by the LGA and government to identify solutions to ensure the best use of public funds to improve the lives of children in care.

More information

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Additional text

The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

About the buyer

Contact name

Louise Smith

Address

Local Government Association
Smith Square
London
SW1P 3HZ
UK

Telephone

07464652769

Email

Louise.Smith@local.gov.uk