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title: "GB-London: Understanding and supporting micro businesses"
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# GB-London: Understanding and supporting micro businesses

Buyer: LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-600281e0-32fd-479b-9f98-cd82246c439a

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## Summary

The Local Government Association is initiating a tender titled "Understanding and supporting micro businesses," aimed at commissioning research related to micro-businesses' roles within various local economies. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research services, and is active in London, United Kingdom. The tender period concludes on 16th December 2020, with a contract duration starting from 22nd December 2020 and ending on 30th April 2021. The procurement will follow an open procedure, and the estimated contract value is between £10,000 and £25,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in research services, particularly those focused on economic analysis or business development. Given the emphasis on understanding the needs of micro-businesses in the aftermath of economic disruptions, firms with experience in conducting qualitative research, community engagement, or economic policy development would find this opportunity particularly relevant. Participation in this project could help service providers enhance their visibility and establish meaningful connections with local government entities.

## Notice

In response to the historic rise in micro-businesses and self-employment following the 2008-09 economic downturn and, the disproportionate impact of Covid-19, the LGA wishes to commission research to understand micro businesses in different local economies and the role councils and their partners can play to support them. 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/e0ca08e4-b291-4395-9289-e0a847a23caf |
| 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 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2020 - 30 Apr 2021 |
| 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 Dec 2020 at 11:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0ca08e4-b291-4395-9289-e0a847a23caf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0ca08e4-b291-4395-9289-e0a847a23caf
  2nd December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-Understanding-and-supporting-micro-businesses/3V7UK28G8B
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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