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Strategies for Managing falling school rolls across London

LONDON COUNCILS LIMITED

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17 Nov 2025 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by LONDON COUNCILS LIMITED involves the consultancy project titled "Strategies for Managing Falling School Rolls across London." As a public authority sub-central government entity located in London, the buying organisation has completed the tender through a limited procurement method, highlighting its approach to engaging with businesses within specified competition limits. The key award date for this services contract was 6th November 2025, with the contract period set to conclude by 31st July 2026. The project primarily covers social research and business consultancy services, reflecting its classification under CPV codes 79315000 and 79410000. The main supplier involved is the London Borough of Islington, indicating a regional focus within the UK's capital.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy, particularly those with expertise in educational management and social research. Enterprises that can provide innovative solutions to the challenges of declining student numbers in schools will find this contract as an avenue for growth. The association with local governmental bodies like LONDON COUNCILS LIMITED and the London Borough of Islington provides a platform to enhance partnerships and access to future projects across London and potentially further expand into other public sector initiatives.

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Notice Title

Strategies for Managing falling school rolls across London

Notice Description

Consultancy to investigate strategies for managing falling rolls across London schools.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e2bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074511-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,665 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
6 Nov 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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