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title: "GB-London: The future role of parish and town councils in English devolution"
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# GB-London: The future role of parish and town councils in English devolution

Buyer: LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95d378fe-05f2-4732-9f82-f7347eb0b768

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## Summary

The Local Government Association is seeking proposals for the tender titled "GB-London: The future role of parish and town councils in English devolution." This procurement process, classified under research services, is currently in the Tender stage and aims to develop a framework for double devolution to enhance the roles of parish and town councils. The tender was published on 15th December 2020, and submissions are due by 4th January 2021. The contract period is expected to commence on 7th January 2021 and conclude on 22nd March 2021. The contract value is set between £10,000 and £25,000, and it is an open procurement process.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in local government research and community engagement. Businesses well-versed in analysing local governance structures and supporting devolution initiatives will find this tender particularly suitable. Participation in this project could lead to stronger relationships with local councils and enhance capabilities in delivering similar research services for future contracts within the public sector.

## Notice

This piece of work will analyse will map out a framework for double devolution from principal to parish and town councils. It will dig deeper into what the future role of town and parish councils might look like in local areas and establish a benchmark for what double devolution across service areas could look like if fully realised. 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/dbd96017-d127-409a-aece-d078bdd8ef63 |
| 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 | 15 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Jan 2021 - 22 Mar 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

- 15 Dec 2020 at 08:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbd96017-d127-409a-aece-d078bdd8ef63

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbd96017-d127-409a-aece-d078bdd8ef63
  15th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-The-future-role-of-parish-and-town-councils-in-English-devolution/GFU8V868F6
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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