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Cost of Living Research

LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING

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19 Sep 2025 at 08:42

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Havering has completed a direct procurement process under a single tender action for a project titled "Cost of Living Research." This contract, valued at £25,030, falls under the research consultancy services industry category, specifically aligned with CPV code 73210000. The procurement process reached the award stage, with key dates including the contract period starting on 1st September 2025 and ending on 30th November 2025. The research services are intended to benefit residents in the borough, with execution primarily taking place in Romford, England (postal code RM13BB). The tender was awarded on 28th August 2025 to Westco Trading Limited, reflecting the active status as highlighted in the published award notice on 19th September 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its suitability criteria. Businesses in the research consultancy sector, particularly those with a focus on analysing and understanding cost of living issues, stand to benefit greatly from participating in such public contracts. The streamlined nature of the procurement process, employing a direct method below the threshold, could be advantageous for businesses looking to expand their portfolio within local government frameworks, enabling them to build partnerships and gain valuable experience in public sector collaborations.

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Notice Title

Cost of Living Research

Notice Description

Provide cost of living research to be used to aid the residents in the borough

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-62c26584-a390-4096-8819-cdffd051e599
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6eb1b06f-1141-4c8d-af95-91004a1b0d8b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,030 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,030 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROMFORD
Postcode
RM1 3BB
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Havering
Electoral Ward
St Edward's
Westminster Constituency
Romford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WESTCO TRADING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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