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title: "C0517c: Research and Consultancy Services London Regional Adoption - Service Design"
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# C0517c: Research and Consultancy Services London Regional Adoption - Service Design

Buyer: LONDON COUNCILS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a906628b-d411-4b7b-8875-d85b7c87963f

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## Summary

The procurement process is being managed by London Councils, which serves as the buyer for the contract titled "C0517c: Research and Consultancy Services London Regional Adoption - Service Design." This tender falls within the services industry category, specifically focusing on research and development services and consultancy. It is located in London, with the tender period concluding on 9th June 2017, after which the contract is set to commence on 15th June 2017 and run until 31st August 2017. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing a wide range of potential suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms that specialise in research and development services related to social services and organisational design. Businesses possessing expertise in service design, workforce development, and IT system integration would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, organisations that can demonstrate experience working with governmental bodies or on similar projects may find this an advantageous opportunity for business growth within the public sector.

## Notice

London Councils is committed to fighting for more resources for London and getting the best possible deal for London's 33 councils. We act as a catalyst for effective sharing of practice, knowledge, information and services between boroughs. On behalf of the Association of London Directors of Children's Services as the project lead and sponsor, London Councils is now seeking to fill a number of roles which will be key to developing the outline business case for the future London regional adoption agency in collaboration with stakeholders across the region. A key element of this will be detailing the future service design, which includes the adoption practice detail and the organisational design. This workstream also manages the projects to develop the workforce and IT needs. Additional information: Please confirm that your accept the terms and conditions from London Councils. 1/6/16 There is no defined indication of the upper value on the tender portal. Please fill in cost sheet on submission of tender. I shall be out office till Tuesday 6 if you need a response please emailClive.Grimshaw@londoncouncils.gov.uk There are 2 other open opportunities which you may wish to tender for. C0517A - Communications Research and Consultancy Service C0517B - PM Research and Consultancy Services London Regional Adoption - Project Management

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a2d9ef0-be39-472e-b637-a0b70296c9c8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2017 - 29 Sep 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,750 |
| 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 COUNCILS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 0AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INNER CIRCLE CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

## Release History

- 8 May 2018 at 12:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a2d9ef0-be39-472e-b637-a0b70296c9c8
- 8 Jun 2017 at 15:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18efd849-ca0b-4379-8324-4c7d57139a29
- 1 Jun 2017 at 13:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18efd849-ca0b-4379-8324-4c7d57139a29
- 26 May 2017 at 15:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18efd849-ca0b-4379-8324-4c7d57139a29

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a2d9ef0-be39-472e-b637-a0b70296c9c8
  8th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18efd849-ca0b-4379-8324-4c7d57139a29
  8th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d9a2b408-3db5-4877-aad1-91fc6c010f37
  Research and Consultancy Services London Regional Adoption - Service Design Workstream Lead
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/abb65659-6d72-4226-a227-cc6ec884a023
  costing table
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9bdda148-0c40-4792-a32d-1607203aee3d
  check list
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fd9c9f9c-0fe6-4853-b5f1-e7dfbee5c25a
  LC Terms and Counditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9f640b5d-908b-47e8-96bd-194171551f3e
  FOI Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2091af5a-3706-4f0d-9fc0-071e9a07e378
  Equal Opportunity Questionnaire
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/311a1747-aa01-4665-aa3b-6bc149b2b305
  Equal Opportunity Policy

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