Tender

Recruitment Coaching for the LGA Graduate Programmes

IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

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Tender

18 Nov 2025 at 10:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Improvement and Development Agency seeks bids for a contract titled "Recruitment Coaching for the LGA Graduate Programmes" under the active tender stage. This procurement is related to the services industry category and focuses on coaching services to support three graduate programmes of the Local Government Association (LGA). The opportunity is open for submission under an open procurement method, with a tender submission deadline set for 28th November 2025. The contract involves services to be delivered across the United Kingdom, commencing on 15th December 2025 and potentially extending to December 2027.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for individuals, organisations, or sole traders specialising in coaching services looking to expand their footprint within the public sector. With a substantial portion of the evaluation criteria focusing on quality, businesses with a strong track record in delivering high-standard coaching and training offerings will be well-suited to compete. The contract favours involvement from SMEs and VCSEs, supporting inclusivity in public procurement and offering a growth platform for smaller enterprises within the UK. The potential for contract renewal further enhances the business growth potential for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Recruitment Coaching 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 procure coaching for each of the three programmes. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Coaching-services./7E27PJ8QJ5 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7E27PJ8QJ5

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract can be extended at the Buyers discretion for one further period of 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e2fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074630-2025
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

79998000 - Coaching services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£38,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 15 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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