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C0825b London Innovation and Improvement Alliance Pan-London SEND Commissioning arrangements

LONDON COUNCILS LIMITED

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27 Nov 2025 at 17:57

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Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process was carried out by London Councils Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in London, United Kingdom. The contracting process is titled "C0825b London Innovation and Improvement Alliance Pan-London SEND Commissioning arrangements" and pertains to the services industry category, specifically focusing on social research and business management consultancy services. The procurement was conducted through a limited method, indicating a below threshold, limited competition process. The contract was awarded to Newton Consulting Limited and commenced on 24 November 2025, with an end date of 31 March 2026. The process has been completed, with formal documentation signed and published on 27 November 2025.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services that support innovation and improvement in children's services, particularly within the London region. Suitable candidates for such opportunities are firms with capabilities in social research and management consultancy, as evidenced by the successful bid from Newton Consulting Limited. As this process focused on fostering innovation in service delivery, businesses engaged in developing strategic insights and operational improvements are well-positioned to compete effectively in similar procurements. The contract value, totalling £72,000 gross, presents a lucrative opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their foothold in the public sector consultancy market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C0825b London Innovation and Improvement Alliance Pan-London SEND Commissioning arrangements

Notice Description

This ITQ seeks consultancy support to work alongside the Strategic Lead, the Programme Lead for SEND Resources and Commissioning, and LIIA staff to advance the programme's aim of driving innovation and improvement in London children's services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ea9e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077882-2025
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

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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

NEWTON CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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