Tender

Branded Merchandise for LGA Graduate Programmes

IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT (IDEA)

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Tender

04 Feb 2026 at 23:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA) is currently in the tender stage of procuring branded merchandise for its Local Government Association (LGA) Graduate Programmes. This opportunity falls within the industry categories of printing and related services, recruitment services, and printed matter and related products. The procurement is being conducted using an open competition method, with an estimated value of £30,000. The procurement process is based in London, UK, and submissions are accepted electronically. Interested suppliers must submit their tenders by 17:00 on 19th February 2026, with the opportunity to ask any questions by 17:00 on 17th February 2026. The contract period is slated from 2nd March 2026 to 2nd March 2027, with potential for a 12-month extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in promotional and printing services, as well as suppliers of marketing and branded materials. The contract is well-suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, due to its value and specification. The opportunity's focus on quality and cost, with cost accounting for 40% and quality for 60% of the evaluation criteria, encourages competitive bids that demonstrate both value for money and high-quality service delivery. Businesses that can provide flexible and responsive supply of branded goods will find this tender particularly advantageous for expanding their reach in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Branded Merchandise for LGA Graduate Programmes

Notice Description

We are looking to purchase branded goods for each scheme to promote themselves to audiences such as, but not exclusive to, current university students and recent graduates. Branded goods will be needed on an ad hoc basis at the LGA's request over the next 12 months. The maximum value of this piece of work could be spread amongst several different bidders.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 12 months with an option for a further extension of 12 months subject to the LGA's discretion and continued funding from MHCLG

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064785
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010228-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

79600000 - Recruitment services

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 2 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
Tanya Khatun
Contact Email
tanya.khatun@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

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