Tender

Assessment centre assessor services as part of the LGA's graduate programmes - Impact and Impact FInance

IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

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Tender

17 Nov 2025 at 12:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Improvement and Development Agency, located at Local Government House, 18 Smith Square, London, is currently in the tender stage of its procurement process for assessment centre assessor services as part of the LGA’s graduate programmes—Impact and Impact Finance. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting assessment centre services for recruitment, with a gross value of £180,000. The procurement method is an open competition and falls below the threshold, allowing for broad participation. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 28th November 2025 and a tender submission deadline on 8th December 2025. The contract is scheduled to start on 22nd December 2025 and end on 22nd December 2026. The procurement process is compliant with legal basis 2023/54 under UK legislation.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in recruitment and assessment centre services, to expand their market presence and contribute to local government initiatives. Given the emphasis on quality and competitive pricing with a 70% weight on quality evaluation and 30% on price, businesses with a strong track record in service excellence would be well-suited to compete. The contract is likely to attract SMEs and VCSEs, providing opportunities to engage with public undertakings and enhance their portfolio. With electronic submissions allowed, participating businesses can manage this process efficiently through digital platforms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Assessment centre assessor services as part of the LGA's graduate programmes - Impact and Impact FInance

Notice Description

As part of two of the LGAs graduate programmes: Impact: The Local Government Graduate Programme and Impact: Finance, the LGA wishes to receive bids from individuals, organisations or sole traders to provide assessment centre assessors and managers. 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./6CRH7E2AJ3 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6CRH7E2AJ3

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e25a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074349-2025
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Dec 2025 - 22 Dec 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
IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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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