Tender

Achieving the Best Start in Life - a plan for local partners

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

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Tender

24 Jul 2025 at 13:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Local Government Association is seeking to procure research services as part of a tender titled "Achieving the Best Start in Life – a plan for local partners". This procurement falls under the services category with a specific focus on research, and will be conducted in London, United Kingdom. The process is currently in the tender stage and follows an open competition procurement method below threshold, with electronic submissions permitted via the Delta eSourcing portal. Key deadlines include an enquiry period ending on 22 August 2025 and a tender submission deadline of 28 August 2025. The contract is set to commence on 7 September 2025 and conclude on 30 November 2025, with an estimated contract value of £12,000, excluding VAT.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs equipped to provide high-quality research services. With a focus primarily weighted on quality (90%) over price (10%), businesses specialising in research and strategy development within the public sector, particularly those providing innovative solutions to early childhood development challenges, are well-suited for this contract. Participation in this tender allows businesses to contribute to national efforts aimed at improving early childhood outcomes, thus establishing or enhancing their reputation in the public services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Achieving the Best Start in Life - a plan for local partners

Notice Description

To support the LGA-DfE co-chaired Best Start in Life Taskforce by identifying effective local authority and partner strategies, identifying solutions to blockers that help achieve the national target of 75 per cent of children reaching a good level of development (GLD) by age 5. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./X93A2GT375 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/X93A2GT375

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056577
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042785-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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
£12,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Sep 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
Katerina Charalambous
Contact Email
katerina.charalambous@local.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02076643090

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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