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RFE - Developing Devolution deals and Econometric Analysis

LUTON COUNCIL

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24 Jan 2025 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council has awarded a contract for "RFE - Developing Devolution Deals and Econometric Analysis", classified under the research and development services and related consultancy services sector. The project encompasses two phases, with the first phase required by early January 2025. The contract, valued at £30,000, will focus on analysing the economic interdependence of Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes. The procurement was at the award stage as of 24 January 2025, and the contract period extends from 23 December 2024 to 30 May 2025. The project will be executed in England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in economic analysis, data research, and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in employment data, GVA analysis, commuting patterns, and labour market research would be particularly well-suited to compete. As the awarded contractor is identified as Evidence First Ltd, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with similar capabilities may look to expand their portfolio and market presence by engaging in similar public sector projects in the future.

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Notice Title

RFE - Developing Devolution deals and Econometric Analysis

Notice Description

The work will be undertaken in two phases. Phase one (a shorter piece of work estimated at PS5k and required by early January 2025 - analysis making the positive case for the functional economic geography of Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes (BLMK). To include a range of data including: employment by sector, GVA and GVA by sector, commuting data, labour market data etc. to demonstrate the scale and interconnectedness of the BLMK area.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2ffa443-0343-404f-98dd-589ee535d5c9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2024 - 30 May 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
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
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
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVIDENCE FIRST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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