Tender

Production of a toolkit for the Local Government Disability Champions Network

IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT (IDEA)

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Tender

18 Dec 2025 at 13:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA) is inviting tenders for the "Production of a toolkit for the Local Government Disability Champions Network" in London, UK. This procurement is categorised under research and development services and aims to appoint a provider to co-produce key documents for the Local Government Disability Champions Network. The tender process is open, conducted below the threshold, with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 7 January 2026 and submissions closing on 12 January 2026. The contract period is slated to start on 20 January 2026 and conclude on 29 March 2026. This tender falls under the services category, focusing primarily on enhancing support for disabled councillors.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in accessibility consultancy and policy development, particularly those with experience in creating guidance for public authorities. By contributing to the production of toolkits for the Local Government Disability Champions Network, suitable businesses can expand their portfolio in the public sector, focusing on inclusivity and governance. Organisations capable of delivering high-quality, evidence-based documents will find this tender beneficial, as it encompasses producing guidance on supporting newly elected disabled councillors, formulating reasonable adjustment policies, and accessing government support schemes. With substantial quality criteria weighting of 80%, businesses that excel in delivering comprehensive and practical consultancy will be well-positioned to succeed in this competitive tender.

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Notice Title

Production of a toolkit for the Local Government Disability Champions Network

Notice Description

The objective of this procurement is to appoint a provider to co-produce three key documents for the Local Government Disability Champions Network (LGDCN) toolkit. This work will build on the existing accessible meetings guide and preliminary discussions held by the network, ensuring that the final outputs are robust, evidence-based, and informed by lived experience. The commissioned provider will work collaboratively with the LGA and voluntary steering groups to deliver high-quality guidance that supports disabled councillors and those who work with them. This will contribute to the following Key Performance Indicator (KPI) under the LGA's Sector Support Programme 2025/26: * KPI: Work with the Disability Champions Network to co-produce a plan for a toolkit by end of September 2025, with documents completed by end of March 2026. Required Deliverables: The successful provider will be expected to deliver the following outputs: Guide to Support for Newly Elected Disabled Councillors: * Co-produce practical guidance for councils and councillors on supporting disabled members from election onwards. Reasonable Adjustment Policy for Councils: * Provide guidance on creating a reasonable adjustments policy and/or develop a model policy that councils can adopt or adapt to meet their legal obligations and promote inclusion. Guide to Access to Work for Councillors: * Produce clear, accessible guidance on how councillors can access the government support scheme Access to Work, including eligibility criteria.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f929
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084395-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£5,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jan 2026 - 29 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT (IDEA)
Contact Name
Karen Denyer
Contact Email
karen.denyer@local.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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