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title: "Contract for Local London Economic Inactivity Trailblazer: Childcare Support and Economic Inactivity Research"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055e81"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF REDBRIDGE"
published: "2025-08-27"
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# Contract for Local London Economic Inactivity Trailblazer: Childcare Support and Economic Inactivity Research

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF REDBRIDGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055e81

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## Summary

The London Borough of Redbridge successfully completed the procurement process for a project titled "Contract for Local London Economic Inactivity Trailblazer: Childcare Support and Economic Inactivity Research." Managed under an open competition below the threshold, this contract was awarded on 27 August 2025, and is set to be active from 1 September 2025 to 31 March 2026. Located at the core of London, the buyer aimed to explore childcare's role in tackling economic inactivity as part of a broader initiative funded by the Greater London Authority and the Department for Work and Pensions. This reflects a key effort within the services category, with research and consultancy development as its central focus.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses involved in research and development services, particularly those specialising in socio-economic studies and related consultancy. SMEs and other entities interested in public sector collaboration may find this contract highly beneficial, especially as it pertains to shaping future economic policies. The emphasis on research aligns with the broader intent to stimulate inclusive growth across multiple London boroughs, making this an attractive proposition for companies wishing to make an impact in policy development and programme delivery related to childcare and economic participation.

## Notice

Local London is a strategic sub-regional partnership of nine boroughs: Barking and Dagenham, Bexley, Bromley, Enfield, Greenwich, Havering, Newham, Redbridge, and Waltham Forest. We work collaboratively to address shared socio-economic challenges, reduce inequalities, and create inclusive economic growth. As part of our wider Economic Inactivity Trailblazer (EITB) initiative, funded by the Greater London Authority (GLA) via the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), we are commissioning a standalone research study focused on understanding the role of childcare support in tackling economic inactivity across our region. This research will inform future programme delivery, influence policy development, and support system change around how childcare is aligned with employment and economic participation for residents not currently supported by traditional welfare-to-work offers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051574-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | £80,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £65,535 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF REDBRIDGE |
| Locality | ILFORD |
| Post town | Ilford |
| Postcode | IG1 1NN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest |
| Local authority | Redbridge |
| Electoral ward | Ilford Town |
| Westminster constituency | Ilford South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LONDON ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2025 at 11:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051574-2025
- 14 Jul 2025 at 11:44 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039602-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051574-2025
  27th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039602-2025
  14th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Home/About
  https://procontract.due-north.com/Home/About

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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