Planning

Meet the buyer-LGA Graduate Programmes

IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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Planning

16 Feb 2026 at 20:52

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being initiated by the Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government based in London, United Kingdom, with a focus on the 'Meet the Buyer-LGA Graduate Programmes'. In the planning stage, this contract seeks services within the marketing and recruitment categories, with the procurement method being tender. A virtual "meet the buyer" session will be hosted on 2 March 2026 from 11 am to 12 pm, allowing potential suppliers to engage with the team. Key dates include the advance circulation of discussion topics on 23 February 2026 and the scheduling of the session itself, which closes its window to express interest on 1 March 2026.

This tender provides business growth opportunities for companies specialising in marketing, particularly videography, photography, promotional services for graduates, as well as recruitment services like assessment design and delivery. Businesses capable of fulfilling these requirements, especially SMEs and VCSEs, would find this contract appealing, as it aligns with their core competencies. The contract period is scheduled from 1 April 2026 to 1 April 2027, providing a substantial timeframe for sustained collaboration. Engaging in this tender could facilitate entry into the public sector market for businesses with expertise in these areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Meet the buyer-LGA Graduate Programmes

Notice Description

The LGA Graduate programmes invite suppliers to attend a 'meet the buyer' session with the team. At this virtual event, the team will run through what each of our programmes are and the types of tenders we expect to run. This session will specifically focus around: Our marketing work which could include videography, photography, graduate promotional services, and support promoting the programme to students and graduates Our recruitment work which could include assessment design, assessment delivery, and assessors. For further information about our programmes and the types of marketing and recruitment we do please visit: https://www.local.gov.uk/our-support/councillor-and-officer-development/impact-local-government-graduate-programme https://www.local.gov.uk/pathways-to-planning The format of the session will be a presentation from the team followed by a structured discussion with suppliers. The topics of discussion will be circulated in advance on 23rd February 2026.

Planning Information

The LGA Graduate programmes invite suppliers to attend a 'meet the buyer' session with the team. At this virtual event, the team will run through what each of our programmes are and the types of tenders we expect to run. This session will specifically focus around: Our marketing work which could include videography, photography, graduate promotional services, and support promoting the programme to students and graduates Our recruitment work which could include assessment design, assessment delivery, and assessors. For further information about our programmes and the types of marketing and recruitment we do please visit: https://www.local.gov.uk/our-support/councillor-and-officer-development/impact-local-government-graduate-programme https://www.local.gov.uk/pathways-to-planning The format of the session will be a presentation from the team followed by a structured discussion with suppliers. The topics of discussion will be circulated in advance on 23rd February 2026. The event will be run on 2 March 2026, 11am-12pm. Suppliers are asked to provide their contact details if they are interested in attending and an invitation will be sent to them.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065576
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014070-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79342000 - Marketing services

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Tanya Khatun
Contact Email
itandbusinessmanagement@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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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