Tender

Digital Inclusion Multiplier effect research for local government

IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT (IDEA)

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Tender

10 Feb 2026 at 14:41

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA) is seeking to commission research into the digital inclusion multiplier effect within councils. This procurement, under the public authority sub-central government classification, is focused on compiling an economic assessment to demonstrate the impact of dedicated digital inclusion capacity. The procurement falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, with a procurement method that allows for an open competition below the threshold. The process is currently at the tender stage, and interested bidders should note the key dates with the tender period closing on 20th February 2026, and the expected initial contract period running from 2nd March 2026 to 26th April 2026. The tender covers locations within the United Kingdom, and the total contract value is set at GBP 29,999.

This tender represents a growth opportunity, particularly for organisations specialising in research and development, consultancy services related to digital inclusion, and those with experience in public sector engagements. Businesses capable of producing economic models backed by qualitative evidence would be well-suited to compete in this procurement. By participating, businesses can contribute to transformative initiatives that bolster councils' capacities to deliver digital services, thus paving the way for enhanced public service reform and community resilience. Those successful in securing this contract can expect to demonstrate higher-level outcomes, improve existing service delivery, and fortify partnerships, thereby amplifying their role and reputation within the public sector ecosystem.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Inclusion Multiplier effect research for local government

Notice Description

The LGA is commissioning this work to build a robust evidence base demonstrating the impact of the multiplier effect of dedicated digital inclusion capacity within a council. Against this backdrop, the LGA is commissioning this work to understand and robustly evidence the impact of dedicated digital inclusion roles within councils, and to demonstrate the wider multiplier effect this work enables. This commission will produce a clear explanation and economic assessment of the impact of having dedicated, funded and sustained digital inclusion capacity within a council. The research should define and evidence the digital inclusion multiplier effect: how a fixed officer, team or provision generates wider system benefits that extend beyond the digital inclusion function itself. This includes improvements across wider service areas, stronger partnerships, avoided or reduced costs, and better resident outcomes. The primary output will be an economic model, supported by qualitative evidence, that councils can use directly in business cases, investment proposals, governance discussions and scrutiny. The modelling may: * Identify the mechanisms through which dedicated digital inclusion capacity influences other services and partners. * Map system-level outcomes (e.g., embedded considerations of digital exclusion, avoided service demand, improved access to digital-first services, enhanced partnership performance). * Apply appropriate proxy values to estimate the financial and economic benefits generated by these mechanisms with clear methodology. * Clearly set out all assumptions, data sources and limitations to ensure transparency and reusability. * Consider scenario-based examples illustrating how different levels of capacity lead to different scales of system impact. The final product should offer a practical, defensible way for councils to articulate why sustained digital inclusion capacity is essential local infrastructure, and the system-wide value it creates. By evidencing this effect clearly and credibly, the research will support the LGA's national advocacy for long-term, sustainable investment in local digital inclusion capacity, ensuring that councils are empowered to deliver the strong foundations needed for inclusive growth, resilient communities and effective public service reform.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension is at the buyers discretion only.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064cca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011971-2026
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
Not specified
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
£29,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
£29,999 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 26 Apr 2026 1-6 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
Not specified
Contact Email
ellie.stewart@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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