Tender

GB-London: GIS training and data management for Local Planning Authorities

IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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Tender

15 Sep 2025 at 17:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government is seeking a supplier to provide GIS training and data management services for local planning authorities in London, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "GB-London: GIS training and data management for Local Planning Authorities," falls under the Research and Development Services industry category. The procurement is in the Tender stage, with an open procedure method, and the tender period closes on 29th September 2025. The contract is valued between £100,000 and £500,000 and is set to commence on 6th October 2025, concluding on 31st March 2027.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to engage with local government projects and expand their service offerings. The opportunity is particularly appealing to firms with expertise in GIS training, spatial data, and data management tools such as QGIS. Companies able to deliver both online and potentially some in-person training sessions will find this contract a valuable prospect for business growth. The contract's focus on skill enhancement for planning officers aligns well with businesses specialising in consultancy services and educational training within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: GIS training and data management for Local Planning Authorities

Notice Description

The Planning Advisory Service seeks a supplier to deliver GIS and data skills training for local planning authority officers. Training will focus on tools like QGIS, spatial data, and planning applications. Delivery will be mainly online, with some possible in-person sessions and ad-hoc research commissions based on interest and demand. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0979cfc-b0ec-491c-843d-7f355a35313f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Rachael Ferry-Jones
Contact Email
rachael.ferry-jones@local.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07825531168

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3HZ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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