Tender

Visioning Training: Commission to develop and deliver training in using place and design principles

IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT (IDEA)

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Tender

13 Jan 2026 at 09:36

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA) has initiated a procurement process for a contract titled "Visioning Training: Commission to develop and deliver training in using place and design principles." This tender falls under the category of services, specifically research and development consultancy services, and is relevant for strategic planning and placemaking. The process is currently in the tender stage with an open competition method, and submissions need to be made electronically by 6th February 2026. The procurement concerns a service to be delivered in the United Kingdom, with a contract period starting on 16th February 2026 and ending on 30th March 2027. The budget allocated for this contract is £100,000, with an additional £20,000 available for optional training topics.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), to offer innovative training solutions that embed design and placemaking principles into local authority strategies. Companies with expertise in relevant consultancy services and those adept at providing quality and value are well-positioned to compete. In particular, suppliers who can propose optional topics that offer additional value and cater to local needs are encouraged to apply. The quality of proposals will be weighted at 60%, while price accounts for 40% in the decision-making criteria, making this an attractive opportunity for those who can balance quality and cost-effectiveness.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Visioning Training: Commission to develop and deliver training in using place and design principles

Notice Description

This commission is designed to deliver training to help inform strategic planning authorities and LPAs on how design and placemaking principles can be embedded into growth and place strategies.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Proposals may also include optional training topics, based on the supplier's expertise, that enhance or expand on the above areas. Innovative or locally relevant content is encouraged where it adds value to the training aims.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06043b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002494-2026
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

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 30 Mar 2027 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 FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT (IDEA)
Contact Name
Stephen Barker
Contact Email
stephen.barker@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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