Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c04-d3ab-705a-adb1-0871cbd0f382/invitation-to-quote-for-research-and-consultancy-services-employment-and-compl awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Invitation to Quote for Research and Consultancy Services - Employment and Complex Dependency [London Councils](https://tendernation.io/buyers/london-councils) Estimated value £25,000 Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 16 Oct 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender London Councils is looking to procure additional support and expertise to develop London’s devolution proposals around employment support and complex dependency further, so that the proposals are financially robust, meet government requirements and can be practically supported and delivered by London boroughs via sub-regional partnerships. Specifically, to carry out tasks in three key areas, Programme Financing, Local Contributions and creation of the Business Case of which are outlined further in the attached specification . London Councils is looking for support to complete the first task initially (Programme financing). Further support for the second and third tasks (Local contributions and developing business cases) would be subject to the outcome of London Councils’ on-going discussions with central government about employment devolution. Additional information: If you wish to apply, an electronic copy of your quote response should be sent by email to quoting reference number R1015a to arrive by 4 pm on Friday 16 October 2015. Bidders should ensure that they have received a confirmation email of receipt of quote by the deadline. Enquiries will not be answered if received within 2 days of the date for submissions of quotes. Bidders should note that responses to each enquiry will be copied to all organisations bidding (though will not identify the originator of the enquiry) through the London Councils website. If you are aware that the submission of your quote may give rise to a potential conflict of interest, please inform the officer to whom you are making the application. 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