Planning

LG Inform 2026

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION ON BEHALF IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (IDEA)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

17 Jun 2025 at 09:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

16 Jun 2025 at 15:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

11 Jun 2025 at 09:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Improvement and Development Agency (IDEA), through the Local Government Association, is planning a procurement process titled "LG Inform 2026." This process is seeking a suitable supplier to manage, monitor, and enhance the LG Inform software application and affiliated websites. The procurement, which falls under the category of programming services of application software, is currently in the planning stage. Key dates include a supplier briefing webinar on 9 and 10 July 2025, and a deadline for expressing interest in the pre-market engagement by 27 June 2025. The procurement will take place in London, with the anticipated contract period starting on 1 April 2026 and ending on 31 March 2029, with potential for renewal until 31 March 2030.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specializing in software development and IT services, particularly those experienced in managing complex software applications and offering technical and hosting support. The contract's generous budget, which has most recently been estimated at £1,400,000, suggests the project size is substantial, providing a valuable opportunity for both established IT firms aiming to expand their portfolio and innovative SMEs looking to establish their presence in the public sector. Participating in this tender can help these businesses demonstrate their capability to handle large-scale government contracts, potentially opening doors to further opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LG Inform 2026

Notice Description

The IDeA seek a supplier to manage, monitor and improve the LG Inform software application and website (including the Value for Money website) on behalf of the Improvement and Development Agency (IDEA); including LG Inform website, software application, technical and hosting environment support services. https://lginform.local.gov.uk/ https://vfm.lginform.local.gov.uk/ To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=959560628

Planning Information

Engagement Engagement deadline •Express interest to attend Pre-Market Engagement supplier briefings/1:1s by 27 June to lginform@local.gov.uk. Engagement process description •1 Hour supplier briefing webinar 9 July 2025 – 2.30 - 3.30pm •1 Hour supplier briefing webinar 10 July 2025 – 10 -11am •15 minute supplier 1:1 opportunities for attendees of briefing webinars if requested

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05466d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032817-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212000 - Programming services of application software

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION ON BEHALF IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (IDEA)
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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