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LGA Local Government Devolution Leadership Essentials Course

Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA) · Central government

In brief

Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA) is looking for suppliers for research work (London).

The estimated value is £7,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 9 months, up to 21 months with extensions, starting 2 November 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 5pm, Monday 26 October 2026.

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Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
5pm, Thursday 8 October 2026
Bids by
5pm, Monday 26 October 2026

How bids are scored

Cost 20% · Quality 80%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 7 bids per contract for this buyer (from 5 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

What the notice says

The LGA will run a new in person two-day training course for councillors during 2026/27, on the subject of devolution. We require a provider to design and create the programme and deliver the training.

Should I bid?

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: app.panacea-software.com.
  4. Send clarification questions before 5pm, Thursday 8 October 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before 5pm, Monday 26 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 091570-2026

About the buyer

Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA)Last 12 months

Procurements

63

Awards

12

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From notice 091570-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 28 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.