Published date: 5 June 2019

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: 24 June 2019

Contract summary

Industry

  • Research services - 73110000

Location of contract

London

Value of contract

£25,000 to £50,000

Procurement reference

BIP404349982

Published date

5 June 2019

Closing date

24 June 2019

Contract start date

28 June 2019

Contract end date

31 December 2019

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

To inform an LGA-led programme of development, learning and improvement centred on the role of councils in 'reshaping financial support', building on the LGA's recently published scoping report, and a review of current literature and related programmes.

To contribute to a wider narrative and evidence base about the benefits of a preventative approach to improving outcomes and reducing demand for crisis support.

To work in partnership with the LGA and its partners to provide consultancy advice and support to 4 - 8 pathfinder councils. Pathfinders will build-on and develop improved approaches to supporting low income households, through both direct and indirect financial support.

To design and deliver a programme of Action Learning to identify and share innovative practice

To advise on outcomes and develop an effective evaluation framework

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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

Karen Denyer

Address

18 Smith Square
Westminster
London
SW1P 3HZ
UK

Telephone

02076643377

Email

karen.denyer@local.gov.uk