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Evidence to support London priorities for the new Children, Young People & Family Services relative needs formula

LONDON COUNCILS LIMITED

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19 Aug 2025 at 15:57

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

London Councils Limited has concluded a procurement process under the tender titled "Evidence to support London priorities for the new Children, Young People & Family Services relative needs formula." The procurement, categorised under the social research services industry, aims to gather robust evidence to support London Councils' priorities and explore alternative national datasets for children and family services in London. The contract was awarded to National Children’s Bureau, a supplier identified as an SME and a VCSE, with its operation based in London. The process involved a limited competition procurement method and is now in the award stage, with the contract period running from 12th June 2025 to 31st July 2025. The gross value of the contract is £35,868.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consulting firms specialising in social research and public sector policy development. Businesses with expertise in data analysis, particularly in the domains of public sector services and preventive care, would find this an advantageous opportunity to expand their portfolio and influence in the London regional market. Companies with experience in the delivery of evidence-based policy recommendations can leverage this contract to demonstrate their capability in supporting governmental strategies and enhancing service provision in the capital's boroughs. The project calls for a nuanced understanding of local government needs, making it ideal for firms with a background in collaborating with public sector entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Evidence to support London priorities for the new Children, Young People & Family Services relative needs formula

Notice Description

We require a suitably qualified consultancy to conduct research into the Children, Young People and Family Services funding formula. The research is expected to meet the aims, outputs and outcomes below. Key aims of the research: -Articulating the potential implications for London local authorities of the proposed Children, Young People and Family Services relative needs formula -Gathering robust evidence to support London Councils' priorities for the new formula - building on, and adding to, our initial critique of the proposals -Identifying alternative national datasets that government could use that would better reflect demand for CYPF services in London boroughs and/or support long-term gains through prevention and early intervention -Identifying drivers, variables and indicators that better represent demand for CYPF services in London boroughs - with particular regard to preventative services in children's social care.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058ace
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049956-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,868 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
11 Jun 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 1-6 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 COUNCILS LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sima.maqbool@londoncouncils.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC4R 9AB
Post Town
Central 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
City of London
Electoral Ward
Dowgate
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL CHILDREN'S BUREAU

Further Information

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