Planning

Unitary local authorities - optimal scale and the impact of population size and geography

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

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Planning

17 Apr 2024 at 14:39

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities is seeking research services for a project titled "Unitary local authorities - optimal scale and the impact of population size and geography". This research aims to enhance the department's understanding of how population size, density, and geography influence the performance of unitary local authorities. The Department is looking to explore whether there is an optimal scale for unitary councils. The engagement end date for this opportunity is set for 8th May 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for research service providers interested in supporting government initiatives related to unitary local authorities. Businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in analysing population dynamics and local government structures, are well-suited to compete in this tender. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, and interested suppliers are encouraged to review the full details provided in the procurement plan to submit their responses by the specified deadline.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Unitary local authorities - optimal scale and the impact of population size and geography

Notice Description

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities is looking to commission research to improve the department's understanding of how population size, population density and geography impact on the performance of unitary local authorities and to explore whether there is an optimal scale for unitary councils. This will support the department's work in assessing any future proposals for unitarisation. Full details are set out in the document attached to this Notice. This research is likely to be commissioned through the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) - RM6126 Research and Insights. Suppliers are able to apply to join the DPS at any time. During application to join the DPS, suppliers indicate which services they may be able to provide under the DPS. Please note that new suppliers are able to register with the DPS via the following link and that this process can take around 2 weeks: https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps?fh=1#research If you have any questions about the DPS and would like to contact a member of the CCS team please use the links provided on the website above. Additional information: Responses to the questions raised in the attached document should be sent to the email address indicated by 5pm on Weds 8 May 2024.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-412e2378-0b97-4eb9-970c-69c7e5cc7090
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d9a8ff5-d478-4240-88c1-e5e550c73e22
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 May 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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