Tender

Finance Improvement & Sustainability Associates programme

IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT (IDEA)

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Tender

21 Jan 2026 at 14:46

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA) is inviting tenders for the Finance Improvement & Sustainability Associates programme. The procurement, located in London, United Kingdom, falls within the 'Supporting services for the government' industry category. The procurement stage is currently active, having commenced on 21st January 2026, with an enquiry period ending on 2nd February 2026 and a tender period closing on 16th February 2026. The process follows an open procurement method, specifically designed for competitions below the threshold value. The contract, valued at £55,000 GBP, is slated to begin on 1st April 2026 and may continue until 30th March 2027, with possible extensions up to 2029.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in financial consultancy and support services, particularly those with a proven track record in providing strategic financial advice to local councils. The programme is aimed at helping local authorities manage financial challenges and develop capacity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the procurement process seeks to foster engagement with these groups. Businesses adept at delivering services within complex organisational frameworks and possessing the required financial acumen will find this a rewarding opportunity for growth and expansion within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Finance Improvement & Sustainability Associates programme

Notice Description

The LGA will engage contractors selected under this brief to support those councils identified or self-identified as being in need of specialist support. These may include, for example, councils that have identified particular financial challenges or risks that they need to manage or overcome, or that may lack financial strategic or technical capacity. There is a need to work with these councils to design strategic financial advice and support to those councils and, in many cases, to provide that support. This work requires specialist financial experience and skills, and the credibility to work with senior stakeholders within local authorities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 subject to extensions not exceeding 31 March 2029 (on a 1+1 basis)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060b46
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005367-2026
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75130000 - Supporting services for the government

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 30 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
Magnus Smidak
Contact Email
magnus.smidak@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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