Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-05eef0
- Published by:
- Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA)
- Authority ID:
- AA81011
- Publication date:
- 05 December 2025
- Deadline date:
- 15 December 2025
- Notice type:
- UK4
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
The Local Government Association (LGA) Leadership Team and Independent Group Office are seeking proposals for the planning, organisation, and delivery of the Independent Group's 'Be a Councillor' programme for the 2025/26 financial year. This initiative aims to increase the number and diversity of candidates standing for election as councillors from an Independent, Green, or other smaller and non-affiliated perspective. The total budget for this programme is £15,000 (exclusive of VAT), and all activities must be completed by March 31, 2026 and reporting requirements must be completed by May 31, 2026.
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement reference
BE A COUNCILLOR
Procurement description
The Local Government Association (LGA) Leadership Team and Independent Group Office are seeking proposals for the planning, organisation, and delivery of the Independent Group's 'Be a Councillor' programme for the 2025/26 financial year. This initiative aims to increase the number and diversity of candidates standing for election as councillors from an Independent, Green, or other smaller and non-affiliated perspective. The total budget for this programme is £15,000 (exclusive of VAT), and all activities must be completed by March 31, 2026 and reporting requirements must be completed by May 31, 2026.
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
15000.00 GBP to 15000.00GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
17 December 2025, 00:00AM to 17 December 2026, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 17 December 2027
Contracting authority
Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA)
Identification register:
Address 1: 18 smith square
Town/City: london
Postcode: sw1p 3hz
Country: United Kingdom
Companies House: 03675577
NUTS code: UKI32
Contact name: tanya.khatun
Email: tanya.khatun@local.gov.uk
Organisation type: Public undertaking
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Is the total value above threshold?
Below threshold
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1 CPV classifications
- 80511000 - Staff training services
Lot value (estimated)
15000.00 GBP Excluding VAT
18000.00 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
17 December 2025, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
17 December 2026, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
17 December 2027, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
This is a 1-year contract. Subject to mutual agreement and the availability of continued funding, this contract may be extended for a further year at the discretion of the purchaser.
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Skills and experience
Description
Your skills and experience
Weighting: 25
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Delivery Methodology
Description
Delivery Methodology
Weighting: 25
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Timescales
Description
Ability to deliver within the set timescale
Weighting: 25
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Quality assurance
Description
Quality assurance, including equality, diversity and inclusion actions and outcomes
Weighting: 25
Weighting type: percentageExact
Participation
Is this procurement reserved for the following groups?
SME/VCSE
GB-ONS
Submission
Tender submission deadline
15 December 2025, 17:00PM
Enquiry deadline
11 December 2025, 23:59PM
Submission address and any special instructions
https://app.panacea-software.com/LGA-Sourcing/eRFX-Suppliers/Open.aspx?requirementId=bc35f4d1-e54f-4d3f-92b7-5844ab505500
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Documents
Document type
Bidding documents
Description
Draft Contract Agreement
Document type
Bidding documents
Description
Procurement Specification - Independent Group - Be A Councillor Programme - 2025-26
Document type
Bidding documents
Description
Independent Be a Councillor Programme Request for Quotation
Coding
Commodity categories
| ID |
Title
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Parent category
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| 80511000 |
Staff training services |
Specialist training services |
Delivery locations
| ID |
Description
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| 100 |
UK - All |
Alert region restrictions
The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.
| ID |
Description
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There are no alert restrictions for this notice.
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About the buyer
- Main contact:
- N/a
- Admin contact:
- N/a
- Technical contact:
- N/a
- Other contact:
- N/a
Further information
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