--- title: "GB-London: Research report into the state of strategic relationships between councils and their local voluntary and community sector" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e4d167e4-4994-440e-aa94-427af14b2009" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e4d167e4-4994-440e-aa94-427af14b2009" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e4d167e4-4994-440e-aa94-427af14b2009.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e4d167e4-4994-440e-aa94-427af14b2009.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION" published: "2022-01-28" --- # GB-London: Research report into the state of strategic relationships between councils and their local voluntary and community sector Buyer: LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4d167e4-4994-440e-aa94-427af14b2009 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e4d167e4-4994-440e-aa94-427af14b2009) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e4d167e4-4994-440e-aa94-427af14b2009.json) ## Summary The Local Government Association based in London is currently conducting a tender (BIP662092253) for a research report titled "Research report into the state of strategic relationships between councils and their local voluntary and community sector". This project falls within the services industry, specifically focused on research and development services. The tender is open for submissions until 17th February 2022. The contract period will commence on 28th February 2022 and is expected to conclude by 30th June 2022, with a total contract value ranging from £10,000 to £25,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations within the voluntary and community sector, particularly those engaged in research and consultancy. Businesses that understand the dynamics between local councils and community stakeholders will be at an advantage, especially those with experience in fostering relationships within the voluntary sector. Engaging in this procurement process could enhance these organisations' visibility and capacity to contribute to important community partnerships, ultimately fostering business growth. ## Notice The research will need to set out why a healthy voluntary and community sector (VCS) benefits councils, as well as the benefits effective strategic relationships with VCS stakeholders can bring to them. In doing so, the commissioned project leads for this project will work with councils and their local voluntary and community sectors to understand what types of formal and informal relationships already exist, who they are held between and what level of infrastructure is required to maintain effective relationships. The research will highlight good practice and areas where councils can develop their learning and approach, as well as key policy principles that underpin these relationships in the form of deep dive case studies. For the purpose of this document, the term voluntary and community sector should be understood in its broadest sense, including formal and informal community groups as well as registered charities and infrastructure organisations and social enterprises that are both funded and not funded by the council. Looking at a breadth of organisations in this sector will enable the researchers to examine if relationships with certain organisations are easier to create and maintain than others and what factors shape this. There is a more in-depth discussion of this term in the introduction and background section. The project should aim to capture long-standing relationships between councils and their local voluntary and community sector which are beneficial to both sides, alongside new and emerging relationships developed throughout COVID-19 - particularly with regard to the various forms of mutual aid networks which were set up within communities in response to the pandemic. The final output of the project will be a report that identifies the state of strategic reltaionships across different local areas and the key components needed for an effective relationship between councils and local VCS. The final report will begin by highlighting the importance of a healthy voluntary and community sector to councils and council officers, and the benefits that a strategic relationship between the two stakeholders can bring. It will also summarise existing research, trends, policy recommendations and principles needed for a strong relationship, as well as provide examples of strong and emerging relationships councils have with their VCS already. Researchers will be expected to consult with relevant stakeholders, such as councils and voluntary and community sector organisations, through a nuanced and engaging methodology that will be finalised with the LGA project leads. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88124f15-fd4b-4635-ad0c-54b0081966dc | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Feb 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 | | 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 - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 28 Jan 2022 at 11:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88124f15-fd4b-4635-ad0c-54b0081966dc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88124f15-fd4b-4635-ad0c-54b0081966dc 28th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-Research-report-into-the-state-of-strategic-relationships-between-councils-and-their-local-voluntary-and-community-sector/3X7CY83F38 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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