Tender

LGA Graduate Programmes Assessment Centre Platform

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

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Tender

10 Sep 2025 at 18:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Local Government Association (LGA), based in London, UK, is inviting bids for the development of a virtual assessment centre platform to support their three graduate programmes: the Impact: The Local Government Graduate Programme, Impact: Finance, and Pathways to Planning. This procurement falls within the services category, specifically aimed at assessment centre services for recruitment. The tender process is in the 'active' stage under an open procurement method and falls below the threshold for open competition. Interested parties must prepare for key dates, including the enquiry period ending on 19 September 2025, and submission deadline on 26 September 2025. The contract is set to commence on 27 October 2025, lasting until 27 October 2027, with a potential one-year extension dependent on funding confirmation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in virtual assessment platforms, particularly those focused on recruitment and training services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this tender particularly beneficial due to its suitability criteria. The competitive advantage will likely align with companies skilled in delivering high-quality digital solutions capable of supporting complex organisational needs in recruitment. The financial evaluation will weigh heavily on quality (70%) over price (30%), which presents an opportunity for expert service deliverers to emphasise the value and innovation in their solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LGA Graduate Programmes Assessment Centre Platform

Notice Description

As part of the LGA's three graduate programmes, the Impact: The Local Government Graduate Programme, Impact: Finance, and Pathways to Planning, the LGA wishes to receive bids from individuals, organisations or sole traders for a virtual assessment centre platform for our three graduate programmes. 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./R6357527X7 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/R6357527X7

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Subject to confirmation of annual funding this contract will be for the duration of two years with the option to extend for one year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059822
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055619-2025
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
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 27 Oct 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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