Tender

GB-London: Pathways to Planning

IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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Tender

18 Oct 2024 at 15:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government is inviting bids for the "Pathways to Planning" project. This procurement initiative seeks assessment services related to the recruitment and selection process of the Local Government Association's graduate programme. The procurement pertains to the services category, specifically targeting assessment centre services for recruitment. The process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 4th November 2024. The contract is estimated to be worth between £25,000 and £50,000, running from 15th November 2024 to 14th November 2025. Potential service regions include the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and other global locations.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to contribute to a significant public sector project. Suitable businesses might include those specialising in recruitment assessments, human resources services, or consultancy firms experienced in training and evaluation processes. With the procurement method being an open procedure, it allows a fair chance for diverse economic operators to participate, fostering an inclusive environment for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: Pathways to Planning

Notice Description

As part of the LGA's graduate programme, Pathways to Planning, the LGA wishes to receive bids from individuals, organisations or sole traders to provide assessment services relating to its recruitment and selection process for the scheme's third intake (running from October 2024 until July 2025). 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
ocds-b5fd17-e9ad79ec-bd68-4521-9655-bc42b6b1897b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/152ff481-ca60-4601-851f-e93daf136893
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

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

CPV Codes

79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment

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
18 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Nov 2024 - 14 Nov 2025 6-12 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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