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Procurement of development viability training and bespoke support for Local Planning Authorities

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 £170,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 17 months, up to 26 months with extensions, starting 2 November 2026.

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

Bids close at 6pm, Friday 16 October 2026.

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Key dates

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midday, Monday 5 October 2026
Bids by
6pm, Friday 16 October 2026

Competition

Usually high: a median of 7 bids per contract for research contracts in this region (from 42 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The Planning Advisory Service (PAS) is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified development viability expert to design and deliver a modular online pilot training programme for local planning authorities in England. The programme will strengthen officers’ understanding of development viability and their confidence and capability in applying viability considerations in plan-making and decision-making. It will include high-quality reusable learning resources, a train-the-trainer approach, monitoring and evaluation, and optional bespoke viability support for council officers and elected members.

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  3. Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: app.panacea-software.com.
  4. Send clarification questions before midday, Monday 5 October 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before 6pm, Friday 16 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 087973-2026

About the buyer

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

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From notice 087973-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 16 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.