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Healthy debate local government resources

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (LGA)

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22 Dec 2025 at 12:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Local Government Association (LGA) is initiating a tender titled "Healthy debate local government resources," aimed at fostering civility and debate within councils across the UK. As a sub-central government public authority, the LGA invites bids for research and development services and related consultancy in the field of enhancing debate within local government. The tender process, open under the below threshold competition, is currently in the tender stage with a closing date for submissions set for 23rd January 2026. The procurement relates to services and includes a budget value of £16,000 net (£19,200 gross). Interested parties are encouraged to submit enquiries by 19th January 2026. The project will commence on 28th January 2026, with an anticipated conclusion by 30th March 2026, potentially extendable to 29th June 2026 if needed.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in consultancy and development services. Ideal participants would be businesses experienced in creating resources or delivering training to public sector entities, particularly those focused on government, communication, or conflict resolution. The project offers a chance to collaborate with councils across the UK to support better governance and enhance democratic processes. Companies capable of providing innovative solutions to foster effective debate can significantly expand their influence and establish strong partnerships within the UK's public sector landscape through this engagement.

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Notice Title

Healthy debate local government resources

Notice Description

The LGA is a national membership body for local authorities. Our core membership is made up of English and Welsh councils through the Welsh LGA. However, it should be noted that this is a joint project across all four UK Nations through the Northern Ireland LGA, Convention for Scottish Local Authority and Welsh LGA. The lead commissioning and contracting organisation is the LGA. The four associations recently recommitted to working together on Civility in public life, including upholding debate and free speech, including criticism, as the cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Those in public life have a responsibility to model positive behaviours, including robust debate, disagreement and legitimate scrutiny. This project is part of our ongoing work to support councils in articulating and fostering healthy debate. The aim will be to produce resources that councils, officers, and councillors can utilise to articulate, investigate, and embed healthy debate within their councils, as well as to equip councillors with debating skills to help them fulfil their decision-making and community leadership roles.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension may be applied if it is necessary to accommodate a launch event within three months of product delivery.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fb6a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085343-2025
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

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
£16,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£16,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Jan 2026 - 30 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
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (LGA)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jessica.norman@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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