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title: "Evidence to support London priorities for the new Children, Young People & Family Services relative needs formula"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058ace"
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# Evidence to support London priorities for the new Children, Young People & Family Services relative needs formula

Buyer: LONDON COUNCILS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058ace

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## Summary

London Councils Limited has concluded a procurement process under the tender titled "Evidence to support London priorities for the new Children, Young People & Family Services relative needs formula." The procurement, categorised under the social research services industry, aims to gather robust evidence to support London Councils' priorities and explore alternative national datasets for children and family services in London. The contract was awarded to National Children’s Bureau, a supplier identified as an SME and a VCSE, with its operation based in London. The process involved a limited competition procurement method and is now in the award stage, with the contract period running from 12th June 2025 to 31st July 2025. The gross value of the contract is £35,868.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consulting firms specialising in social research and public sector policy development. Businesses with expertise in data analysis, particularly in the domains of public sector services and preventive care, would find this an advantageous opportunity to expand their portfolio and influence in the London regional market. Companies with experience in the delivery of evidence-based policy recommendations can leverage this contract to demonstrate their capability in supporting governmental strategies and enhancing service provision in the capital's boroughs. The project calls for a nuanced understanding of local government needs, making it ideal for firms with a background in collaborating with public sector entities.

## Notice

We require a suitably qualified consultancy to conduct research into the Children, Young People and Family Services funding formula. The research is expected to meet the aims, outputs and outcomes below. Key aims of the research: -Articulating the potential implications for London local authorities of the proposed Children, Young People and Family Services relative needs formula -Gathering robust evidence to support London Councils' priorities for the new formula - building on, and adding to, our initial critique of the proposals -Identifying alternative national datasets that government could use that would better reflect demand for CYPF services in London boroughs and/or support long-term gains through prevention and early intervention -Identifying drivers, variables and indicators that better represent demand for CYPF services in London boroughs - with particular regard to preventative services in children's social care.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049956-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Jun 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,868 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON COUNCILS LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC4R 9AB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Dowgate |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL CHILDREN'S BUREAU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2025 at 15:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049956-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049956-2025
  19th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4443

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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