Tender

GB-London: Improving Industrial Relations in Local Government

IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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Tender

10 Jul 2025 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government in London is inviting tenders for a contract titled "GB-London: Improving Industrial Relations in Local Government." This contract, classified under human resources management consultancy services, focuses on developing, piloting, and delivering a training programme to enhance industrial relations in English local government. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with submissions due by 10th August 2025. The open procedure method is adopted for this service procurement, valued between £25,000 and £50,000, and spans a contract period from 8th September 2025 to 31st March 2026. The training services are intended to reach a wide geographical area, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and beyond.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in human resources and management consultancy, as well as training services sectors. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to apply, given the suitability criteria set forth. Engaging in this project can enhance an organisation’s portfolio in public sector consultancy, improve networking with local government bodies, and expand into wider UK and international markets. Companies proficient in project management, personnel training, and industrial consultancy would be well-suited to take advantage of this opportunity to foster growth and demonstrate their expertise in a critical area of governance.

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Notice Title

GB-London: Improving Industrial Relations in Local Government

Notice Description

The LGA wishes to establish a new industrial relations support offer aiming to assess and enhance industrial relations capacity and maturity in English local government. This will involve developing, piloting and delivering a training programme and related resources. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-76c3ab89-def3-41cf-bb28-6a00cf5db807
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab5f0a4c-6b58-414e-9aa4-b09ecdfbe518
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

79632000 - Personnel-training services

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Ruth Levin
Contact Email
ruth.levin@local.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02076643000

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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