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title: "Engagement with 'seldom listened to' groups; research and consultation as part of Merton's Sustainable Communities Plan 2019-2025"
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# Engagement with 'seldom listened to' groups; research and consultation as part of Merton's Sustainable Communities Plan 2019-2025

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1f31029d-0008-4590-ac6a-c601c4bbbd62

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## Summary

The London Borough of Merton is currently undertaking a tender for the project titled "Engagement with 'seldom listened to' groups; research and consultation as part of Merton's Sustainable Communities Plan 2019-2025". This procurement falls under the category of research consultancy services, specifically focusing on social research services. The tender is in the active stage of the procurement process, with the submission deadline set for 22nd July 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 29th July 2019 and run until 29th October 2019, with the work to be delivered in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for a wide range of submissions.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that have experience in community engagement and social research. Engaging with 'seldom listened to' groups presents a unique challenge and opportunity for businesses that can demonstrate their ability to connect with diverse community stakeholders and facilitate constructive dialogue. Companies specialising in research consultancy and social services will find this tender aligned with their capabilities, helping them to expand their portfolio and contribute to significant community projects.

## Notice

The London Borough of Merton is inviting quotations from suitably qualified and experienced providers to provide a piece of research and community engagement that will focus on engaging 'seldom listened to' groups in order to ensure the Sustainable Communities Plan reflects the aspirations that members of these groups have for their local area and to understand the ways these groups think social capital can be developed to help achieve the priorities of the Plan.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fdbad2b-09ce-4672-9d70-75323c2ad3c1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2019 - 29 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON |
| Locality | MORDEN |
| Post town | Sutton |
| Postcode | SM4 5DX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton |
| Local authority | Merton |
| Electoral ward | Merton Park |
| Westminster constituency | Wimbledon |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2019 at 09:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fdbad2b-09ce-4672-9d70-75323c2ad3c1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fdbad2b-09ce-4672-9d70-75323c2ad3c1
  8th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=7dc74091-61a1-e911-80f8-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.merton.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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