Tender

GB-London: Local government's role supporting the growth of the UK tech sector and digital economy

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

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Tender

22 Sep 2020 at 13:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Local Government Association is seeking a Provider for a research project entitled "Local government's role supporting the growth of the UK tech sector and digital economy." This procurement falls under the research services industry category and is taking place in London, United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active phase, with submissions due by 7th October 2020. The total contract value is between £10,000 and £25,000, with the contract period scheduled from 12th October 2020 to 22nd March 2021. This tender uses an open procurement procedure.

This opportunity presents significant potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in research and digital skills development to engage in meaningful work supporting the tech sector. Businesses capable of providing insights into local government interventions or quantifying economic growth opportunities would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. It provides an avenue for SMEs to showcase their expertise in research services while contributing to the advancement of the digital economy in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: Local government's role supporting the growth of the UK tech sector and digital economy

Notice Description

The Purchaser is commissioning a Provider to undertake a a piece of research that sets out the interventions councils might take to support the UK tech sector, supported by a quantification of the opportunities for growth in this area and with a particular emphasis on addressing the perceived shortage in advanced digital skills. Additional information: 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cb8c7081-ed02-47dd-82ad-65689b5e31e7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82aee0da-3266-4fc8-ab19-06efa9215359
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Oct 2020 - 22 Mar 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3HZ
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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