UNSPSC 81120000: Economics

UNSPSC 81120000 Economics is a Family code encompassing research, analysis, planning, and advisory services that state and local governments procure to support policy development, program evaluation, economic development, and strategic planning across diverse sectors. Recent solicitations show state and local agencies buying program evaluation services (Maine Department of Education assessing learning technology outcomes), chronic disease assessment and planning (Colorado Department of Public Health), industrial symbiosis technical assistance (Oregon Business Development), and HUD Community Development Block Grant administration (City of Santa Monica)—work that bridges policy research, stakeholder engagement, deliverable development, and ongoing technical support roles.

The issuing-body mix spans state departments (Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Maine Department of Education, Oregon Business Development Department, Colorado Office of Economic Development, Colorado Department of Local Affairs), county and city governments (City of Santa Monica, New Hampshire municipalities), and specialized state agencies (Colorado Community Access Enterprise, Colorado Division for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind). Colorado state agencies appear as repeat buyers under this code, with multiple concurrent solicitations for chronic disease assessment and planning, energy efficiency coordination, electric vehicle infrastructure planning, and in-reach counseling across fiscal years. Geographic activity concentrates in Colorado, Maine, Oregon, New Hampshire, and California, with Colorado representing the densest recent activity. Representative opportunities include Maine's RFP05A202601005 for Maine Learning Technology Initiative Program Evaluation Services (RFP, proposals due July 31, 2026), Colorado's RFPFAAA20260002491 for Chronic Disease Assessment, Planning and Training across six project tracks (RFP, proposals due July 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM MDT), and the City of Santa Monica's RFP 478 for CDBG/HOME Administration and Technical Assistance (RFP, proposals due July 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM). Contract values range from $100,000 to $900,000 for consulting engagements, with initial terms typically one to three years and renewal options common.