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title: "R0226a APPG Inquiry - External Research & Analytical Partner"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c9f8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON COUNCILS"
published: "2026-07-13"
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# R0226a APPG Inquiry - External Research & Analytical Partner

Buyer: LONDON COUNCILS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c9f8

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## Summary

The public procurement process managed by London Councils aimed to appoint an external Research and Analytical partner for an Inquiry held by the APPG for London. This contract was part of a service category, specifically related to social research services. London Councils, functioning as the buying organisation, is situated in London, UK. This procurement process, identified with the title "R0226a APPG Inquiry - External Research & Analytical Partner," utilised a limited procurement method due to its below-threshold status, signifying a restricted competition. The tender achieved a completed status, progressing to the award stage with an agreement in place as of 22nd June 2026. This contract will run until 31st March 2027, providing Gross earnings of £47,520, with a net amount of £39,600 in GBP.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in social research services. Companies such as SMEs, like the awarded supplier, GROUNDWORK RESEARCH LTD, are well-suited to compete in such tenders, particularly those with expertise in providing research and analytical support for public sector inquiries. Given the precise nature of the procurement method, businesses that can effectively leverage their specialised research capabilities in sub-central government contexts may benefit substantially, facilitating the development of their portfolios and potentially leading to further engagement with government entities.

## Notice

Appointment of an external Research and Analytical partner for an Inquiry held by the APPG for London

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065807-2026 |
| 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 | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £39,600 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON COUNCILS |
| 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 | GROUNDWORK RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2026 at 16:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065807-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065807-2026
  13th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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