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title: "RFE - Developing Devolution deals and Econometric Analysis"
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# RFE - Developing Devolution deals and Econometric Analysis

Buyer: LUTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd9eecc2-c22b-40a6-963f-f4b08987926a

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## Summary

Luton Council has awarded a contract for "RFE - Developing Devolution Deals and Econometric Analysis", classified under the research and development services and related consultancy services sector. The project encompasses two phases, with the first phase required by early January 2025. The contract, valued at £30,000, will focus on analysing the economic interdependence of Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes. The procurement was at the award stage as of 24 January 2025, and the contract period extends from 23 December 2024 to 30 May 2025. The project will be executed in England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in economic analysis, data research, and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in employment data, GVA analysis, commuting patterns, and labour market research would be particularly well-suited to compete. As the awarded contractor is identified as Evidence First Ltd, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with similar capabilities may look to expand their portfolio and market presence by engaging in similar public sector projects in the future.

## Notice

The work will be undertaken in two phases. Phase one (a shorter piece of work estimated at PS5k and required by early January 2025 - analysis making the positive case for the functional economic geography of Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes (BLMK). To include a range of data including: employment by sector, GVA and GVA by sector, commuting data, labour market data etc. to demonstrate the scale and interconnectedness of the BLMK area.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2ffa443-0343-404f-98dd-589ee535d5c9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 23 Dec 2024 - 30 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | LUTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EVIDENCE FIRST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2025 at 15:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2ffa443-0343-404f-98dd-589ee535d5c9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2ffa443-0343-404f-98dd-589ee535d5c9
  24th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.luton.gov.uk

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