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title: "GB-London: Impact of private sector Local Housing Allowance rate on councils"
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# GB-London: Impact of private sector Local Housing Allowance rate on councils

Buyer: LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a1d0875-fb1c-455c-827d-71db406be4c5

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## Summary

The Local Government Association is seeking tenders for a project titled "Impact of private sector Local Housing Allowance rate on councils," focused on analysing the cost implications for councils related to the freeze on the private sector LHA rate. This opportunity falls under the research services category and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with an end date for submissions on 15th July 2019. The contract activities are expected to commence on 22nd July 2019 and conclude by 30th November 2019. The estimated contract value ranges between £10,000 and £25,000, and it is classified under an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research and analysis, particularly those with experience in housing policy impacts or local government finances. Businesses equipped to analyse cost data and provide actionable insights on housing allowances and their effects on temporary accommodation and homelessness prevention will be particularly well-suited to submit a proposal. Engaging with this procurement can enable SMEs to establish or enhance their presence in the public sector, potentially leading to future contracts in similar domains.

## Notice

To review the direct and (where possible) indirect cost impacts for councils of the freeze to the private sector LHA rate, in particular in relation to Temporary Accommodation, homelessness prevention and discretionary financial support. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e88d6753-4602-494e-bf34-c4da3583d99f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Jul 2019 - 30 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| 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 | LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3HZ |
| 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2019 at 12:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e88d6753-4602-494e-bf34-c4da3583d99f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e88d6753-4602-494e-bf34-c4da3583d99f
  2nd July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-Impact-of-private-sector-Local-Housing-Allowance-rate-on-councils/7S4RFR3V53
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