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title: "Cost of Living Research"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-62c26584-a390-4096-8819-cdffd051e599"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING"
published: "2025-09-19"
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# Cost of Living Research

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-62c26584-a390-4096-8819-cdffd051e599

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## Summary

The London Borough of Havering has completed a direct procurement process under a single tender action for a project titled "Cost of Living Research." This contract, valued at £25,030, falls under the research consultancy services industry category, specifically aligned with CPV code 73210000. The procurement process reached the award stage, with key dates including the contract period starting on 1st September 2025 and ending on 30th November 2025. The research services are intended to benefit residents in the borough, with execution primarily taking place in Romford, England (postal code RM13BB). The tender was awarded on 28th August 2025 to Westco Trading Limited, reflecting the active status as highlighted in the published award notice on 19th September 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its suitability criteria. Businesses in the research consultancy sector, particularly those with a focus on analysing and understanding cost of living issues, stand to benefit greatly from participating in such public contracts. The streamlined nature of the procurement process, employing a direct method below the threshold, could be advantageous for businesses looking to expand their portfolio within local government frameworks, enabling them to build partnerships and gain valuable experience in public sector collaborations.

## Notice

Provide cost of living research to be used to aid the residents in the borough

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6eb1b06f-1141-4c8d-af95-91004a1b0d8b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,030 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,030 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING |
| Locality | ROMFORD |
| Post town | Romford |
| Postcode | RM1 3BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering |
| Local authority | Havering |
| Electoral ward | St Edward's |
| Westminster constituency | Romford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WESTCO TRADING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2025 at 08:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6eb1b06f-1141-4c8d-af95-91004a1b0d8b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6eb1b06f-1141-4c8d-af95-91004a1b0d8b
  19th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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