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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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04 Mar 2026 at 09:10

Tender

13 Jan 2026 at 09:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA), a sub-central government public authority based in London, is overseeing a completed procurement process for a service contract titled "Visioning Training: Commission to develop and deliver training in using place and design principles." This commission was executed in the context of delivering training to support strategic planning authorities and local planning authorities (LPAs) in embedding design and placemaking principles into growth strategies. The procurement process employed an open competition method below the threshold, with the award notice published on 4th March 2026. Located in the United Kingdom, the contract awarded to DESIGN MIDLANDS LIMITED began on 5th March 2026 and is scheduled to be completed by 30th March 2027, with the award valued at £100,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations experienced in the realms of development consultancy and training services. Given the open procurement process and the final stage bid participation by SMEs, it is especially favourable for small to medium enterprises and potentially innovative ventures that can enhance training with unique or locally relevant content. Businesses specialising in architectural consultancy, urban planning, or professional training services stand to greatly benefit from such tenders, as they align with the objectives of integrating design and placemaking strategies in public sector development projects.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06043b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019281-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT (IDEA)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DESIGN MIDLANDS

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