Tender

Assessment centre written and video interview marking for the LGA Graduate Programmes

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

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Tender

04 Nov 2025 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Local Government Association is inviting bids for assessment centre services related to their graduate programmes, specifically for written and video interview marking. This procurement process, identified by ID 070788-2025, is being conducted as an open competition below the threshold value. It falls under the industry category "Assessment centre services for recruitment" and is located in London, United Kingdom. The current stage of the procurement is the tender stage, with the enquiry period concluding on 12 November 2025, and the tender closing on 19 November 2025. The awarded contract will commence on 28 November 2025 and can potentially extend up to 2028, providing substantial longevity for successful bidders.

This tender offers a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment or assessment services, particularly those with expertise in conducting and evaluating video interviews and written assessments. The procurement is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as it supports eligibility for such organisations. With an extensive budget allocation of £178,800 gross (£149,000 net), this process presents a substantial opportunity for growth and partnership with a key public sector organisation. Given the contract's potential multi-year extension, businesses establishing themselves through this tender can enhance long-term strategic growth and scale their operations within this sector.

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Notice Title

Assessment centre written and video interview marking for the LGA Graduate Programmes

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 to assess Video Interviews and assessment centre written exercises. 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./2RQ6M6FVF4 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2RQ6M6FVF4

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d9c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070788-2025
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
£149,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£149,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Nov 2025 - 28 Nov 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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