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title: "GB-London: Local government's role supporting the growth of the UK tech sector and digital economy"
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buyer: "LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION"
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# GB-London: Local government's role supporting the growth of the UK tech sector and digital economy

Buyer: LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb8c7081-ed02-47dd-82ad-65689b5e31e7

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## Summary

The Local Government Association is seeking a Provider for a research project entitled "Local government's role supporting the growth of the UK tech sector and digital economy." This procurement falls under the research services industry category and is taking place in London, United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active phase, with submissions due by 7th October 2020. The total contract value is between £10,000 and £25,000, with the contract period scheduled from 12th October 2020 to 22nd March 2021. This tender uses an open procurement procedure.

This opportunity presents significant potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in research and digital skills development to engage in meaningful work supporting the tech sector. Businesses capable of providing insights into local government interventions or quantifying economic growth opportunities would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. It provides an avenue for SMEs to showcase their expertise in research services while contributing to the advancement of the digital economy in the UK.

## Notice

The Purchaser is commissioning a Provider to undertake a a piece of research that sets out the interventions councils might take to support the UK tech sector, supported by a quantification of the opportunities for growth in this area and with a particular emphasis on addressing the perceived shortage in advanced digital skills. 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/82aee0da-3266-4fc8-ab19-06efa9215359 |
| 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 | 22 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Oct 2020 - 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

- 22 Sep 2020 at 13:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82aee0da-3266-4fc8-ab19-06efa9215359

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82aee0da-3266-4fc8-ab19-06efa9215359
  22nd September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-Local-government%E2%80%99s-role-supporting-the-growth-of-the-UK-tech-sector-and-digital-economy/48H64A2696
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