--- title: "GB-London: Safer Canvassing Guide for Councillors" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8980c26d-d2d8-479d-a15f-e43f80b4fbd4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8980c26d-d2d8-479d-a15f-e43f80b4fbd4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8980c26d-d2d8-479d-a15f-e43f80b4fbd4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8980c26d-d2d8-479d-a15f-e43f80b4fbd4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION" published: "2023-10-17" --- # GB-London: Safer Canvassing Guide for Councillors Buyer: LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8980c26d-d2d8-479d-a15f-e43f80b4fbd4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8980c26d-d2d8-479d-a15f-e43f80b4fbd4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8980c26d-d2d8-479d-a15f-e43f80b4fbd4.json) ## Summary The Local Government Association has issued a tender titled "Safer Canvassing Guide for Councillors" in London, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the tender closing on November 8, 2023, and the contract period scheduled from November 20 to December 31, 2023. This tender falls under the services category, specifically for research services. The contracting authority aims to provide guidance to councillors on safe canvassing activities, especially with upcoming elections in 2024. This procurement opportunity for the "Safer Canvassing Guide for Councillors" tender is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) interested in providing research and development services. Businesses adept at offering research and consultancy services may find this tender particularly relevant for growth opportunities. By participating in this open procedure, SMEs can showcase their capabilities in supporting councillors with safe canvassing practices, thereby contributing to the electoral process in a meaningful way. ## Notice 2024 will see elections take place in all areas of England, with local council, GLA and PCC elections scheduled for May, and a very high probability of a general election. As candidates or as key local campaigners for their party, local councillors will be undertaking canvassing activities at a heightened frequency as these elections approach. Given the heightened political tensions to be expected in 2024 given the point of the electoral cycle, the LGA wishes to provide advice and guidance to councillors on how to undertake canvassing in as safe a manner as possible. 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/d718172c-91fb-42ac-9e81-147c0c1bd799 | | 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 | 17 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Nov 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 | | 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 | 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 - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 17 Oct 2023 at 12:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d718172c-91fb-42ac-9e81-147c0c1bd799 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d718172c-91fb-42ac-9e81-147c0c1bd799 17th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-Safer-Canvassing-Guide-for-Councillors/UJ728Z5G8E Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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