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 16:23

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Local Government Association (LGA) is currently in the Tender stage for a procurement titled "Assessment centre written and video interview marking for the LGA Graduate Programmes". This opportunity falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on assessment centre services for recruitment. Taking place in the United Kingdom, this tender involves evaluating video interviews and written exercises related to the graduate programmes: Impact, Impact: Finance, and Pathways to Planning. The procurement process is open with an anticipated value of £149,000 (gross value of £178,800). Interested parties should note the tender end date on 19th November 2025, with an enquiry period concluding on 12th November 2025, and the contract commencing from 28th November 2025.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for firms specialising in recruitment or assessment services, particularly those with capabilities in video and written evaluation. Suitable candidates include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the procurement's defined suitability criteria. With a potential contract extension for an additional two years, this procurement could support sustainable business growth through long-term engagement. Companies adept in delivering high-quality services, as the award criteria favour quality (weighted at 70%), are well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity to collaborate with the LGA.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05da3f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070981-2025
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

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

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