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Contract for Local London Economic Inactivity Trailblazer: Childcare Support and Economic Inactivity Research

LONDON BOROUGH OF REDBRIDGE

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Award

27 Aug 2025 at 11:34

Tender

14 Jul 2025 at 11:44

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Redbridge successfully completed the procurement process for a project titled "Contract for Local London Economic Inactivity Trailblazer: Childcare Support and Economic Inactivity Research." Managed under an open competition below the threshold, this contract was awarded on 27 August 2025, and is set to be active from 1 September 2025 to 31 March 2026. Located at the core of London, the buyer aimed to explore childcare's role in tackling economic inactivity as part of a broader initiative funded by the Greater London Authority and the Department for Work and Pensions. This reflects a key effort within the services category, with research and consultancy development as its central focus.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses involved in research and development services, particularly those specialising in socio-economic studies and related consultancy. SMEs and other entities interested in public sector collaboration may find this contract highly beneficial, especially as it pertains to shaping future economic policies. The emphasis on research aligns with the broader intent to stimulate inclusive growth across multiple London boroughs, making this an attractive proposition for companies wishing to make an impact in policy development and programme delivery related to childcare and economic participation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for Local London Economic Inactivity Trailblazer: Childcare Support and Economic Inactivity Research

Notice Description

Local London is a strategic sub-regional partnership of nine boroughs: Barking and Dagenham, Bexley, Bromley, Enfield, Greenwich, Havering, Newham, Redbridge, and Waltham Forest. We work collaboratively to address shared socio-economic challenges, reduce inequalities, and create inclusive economic growth. As part of our wider Economic Inactivity Trailblazer (EITB) initiative, funded by the Greater London Authority (GLA) via the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), we are commissioning a standalone research study focused on understanding the role of childcare support in tackling economic inactivity across our region. This research will inform future programme delivery, influence policy development, and support system change around how childcare is aligned with employment and economic participation for residents not currently supported by traditional welfare-to-work offers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055e81
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051574-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£65,535 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20253 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF REDBRIDGE
Contact Name
Stephen O'Leary
Contact Email
stephen.oleary@redbridge.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02085545000

Buyer Location

Locality
ILFORD
Postcode
IG1 1NN
Post Town
Ilford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Redbridge
Electoral Ward
Ilford Town
Westminster Constituency
Ilford South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LONDON ECONOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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