--- title: "Unitary local authorities - optimal scale and the impact of population size and geography" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-412e2378-0b97-4eb9-970c-69c7e5cc7090" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-412e2378-0b97-4eb9-970c-69c7e5cc7090" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-412e2378-0b97-4eb9-970c-69c7e5cc7090.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-412e2378-0b97-4eb9-970c-69c7e5cc7090.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES" published: "2024-04-17" --- # Unitary local authorities - optimal scale and the impact of population size and geography Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-412e2378-0b97-4eb9-970c-69c7e5cc7090 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-412e2378-0b97-4eb9-970c-69c7e5cc7090) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-412e2378-0b97-4eb9-970c-69c7e5cc7090.json) ## Summary The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities is seeking research services for a project titled "Unitary local authorities - optimal scale and the impact of population size and geography". This research aims to enhance the department's understanding of how population size, density, and geography influence the performance of unitary local authorities. The Department is looking to explore whether there is an optimal scale for unitary councils. The engagement end date for this opportunity is set for 8th May 2024. This tender presents an opportunity for research service providers interested in supporting government initiatives related to unitary local authorities. Businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in analysing population dynamics and local government structures, are well-suited to compete in this tender. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, and interested suppliers are encouraged to review the full details provided in the procurement plan to submit their responses by the specified deadline. ## Notice The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities is looking to commission research to improve the department's understanding of how population size, population density and geography impact on the performance of unitary local authorities and to explore whether there is an optimal scale for unitary councils. This will support the department's work in assessing any future proposals for unitarisation. Full details are set out in the document attached to this Notice. This research is likely to be commissioned through the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) - RM6126 Research and Insights. Suppliers are able to apply to join the DPS at any time. During application to join the DPS, suppliers indicate which services they may be able to provide under the DPS. Please note that new suppliers are able to register with the DPS via the following link and that this process can take around 2 weeks: https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps?fh=1#research If you have any questions about the DPS and would like to contact a member of the CCS team please use the links provided on the website above. Additional information: Responses to the questions raised in the attached document should be sent to the email address indicated by 5pm on Weds 8 May 2024. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d9a8ff5-d478-4240-88c1-e5e550c73e22 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 8 May 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 4DF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 17 Apr 2024 at 14:39 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d9a8ff5-d478-4240-88c1-e5e550c73e22 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d9a8ff5-d478-4240-88c1-e5e550c73e22 17th April 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f5827155-7f05-41dc-a286-f7f2d78b817b Full details of the requirements and questions for suppliers. ## Notice URLs - https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps?fh=1#research ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-412e2378-0b97-4eb9-970c-69c7e5cc7090. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-412e2378-0b97-4eb9-970c-69c7e5cc7090.json.