Tender

Bank of questions for stage 1, SJT for Pathways to Planning

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

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Tender

16 May 2025 at 09:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Local Government Association, based in London, is actively involved in the tendering stage of a procurement process titled "Bank of questions for stage 1, SJT for Pathways to Planning". This opportunity falls under the industry category of assessment centre services for recruitment, classified with the CPV code 79635000. Set in the United Kingdom, the procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with significant deadlines including an enquiry period ending on 22nd May 2025 and a tender submission closing date on 29th May 2025. This open competition procurement is governed by legal basis 2023/54 and targets the delivery of situational judgement tests relevant to planning, chartered surveying, and construction project management within a local government context, completing by 27th June 2025.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in developing assessment tools and services, particularly those capable of providing situational judgement tests. With an estimated contract value of £108,000 (gross), small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete. The procurement method is open, facilitating a wide competition for innovative entities with expertise in local government contexts and relevant professional competencies. Businesses that can efficiently design, test, and deliver the required services within the stipulated contract duration from 11th June 2025 to 11th June 2026, with a potential renewal, will find this tender an excellent avenue for growth and partnership with the Local Government Association.

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Notice Title

Bank of questions for stage 1, SJT for 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 create, design, and testing of situational judgement tests to be used in stage one of our application processes. Pathways to Planning will require a minimum of twenty-four questions to be designed and tested which are dedicated to the topic of planning, chartered surveying, and construction project management in a local government context. The programme expects the test to measure each of its competencies three times. Please note our competencies are currently being reviewed to ensure they meet the requirements of the three professions: planning, chartered surveying, and construction project management in a local government context. This piece of work is due to be finished by 27th June 2025. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Assessment-centre-services-for-recruitment./45J989KD58 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/45J989KD58

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract is for one year, but with the option to extend further for two period of 12months for either/both programmes at the LGA's discretion and depending on the LGA's review of services and budgetary approval

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051586
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022107-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Jun 2025 - 11 Jun 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
Tanya Khatun
Contact Email
tanya.khatun@local.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07920060428

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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