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title: "FEW1506 - New Local - Understanding Communities"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052c5b"
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published: "2025-06-04"
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# FEW1506 - New Local - Understanding Communities

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052c5b

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "FEW1506 - New Local - Understanding Communities" was initiated by Leicester City Council, a public authority in the United Kingdom. This process falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on social research services. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, below the threshold and without competition, and has reached the award stage with the contract status marked as active. The contract was awarded to New Local Ltd, a small-to-medium enterprise based in London. The project commenced on 31 March 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 30 December 2025, carrying a total contract value of £54,935. Key documents related to the contract were published on 4 June 2025. This initiative aligns with key strategies aimed at enhancing community engagement and decision-making processes in Leicester.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the social research and community engagement sectors to expand their influence and operations by collaborating on projects that shape local governance strategies. While the procurement was completed without competition, it highlights Leicester City Council's commitment to collaborating with entities capable of supporting community-centric policies. Businesses experienced in social research, community engagement, and those looking to partner with sub-central government authorities will find such tenders highly beneficial for growth. The project sets a precedent for future initiatives that aim to strengthen governance through inclusive research and community involvement.

## Notice

FEW1506 - New Local - Understanding Communities This procurement is critical to shaping the way the Council engages with communities and ensuring that Leicester's communities are at the heart of decision-making. The research also aligns with key Council strategies, including Connecting Communities and the VCSE Engagement Strategy, both of which are designed to strengthen relationships between the Council, voluntary sector organisations and local residents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029860-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 30 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £47,779 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 1FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEW LOCAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2025 at 11:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029860-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029860-2025
  4th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.leicester.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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