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Local Government leading the integration of digital and data solutions to deliver the 10-Year Plan.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (LGA)

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23 Feb 2026 at 15:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The Local Government Association (LGA) is seeking to commission work under the tender titled "Local Government leading the integration of digital and data solutions to deliver the 10-Year Plan." Focusing on the design and execution of research and development services, this procurement falls within the services category and is based in London, UK. The tender process is in the active stage, with the procurement method identified as open competition and below threshold. Key deadlines include the end of the tender submission period on 9th March 2026, and the end of the enquiry period on 6th March 2026. The contract period is scheduled to start on 11th March 2026 and conclude on 29th April 2026. The procurement seeks a skilled professional to guide a sprint project within a 4-6 week timeframe, aimed at mapping evidence and synthesising insights into digital technology’s role in public health and social care.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in digital technology consultancy, particularly those involved in experimental development services. With its emphasis on research and development and consultancy services, it is optimally suited for small and medium-sized enterprises that can offer innovative solutions and have previous experience in project work of a similar nature. The contract represents a chance to contribute to the strategic positioning of local government within national health and social care frameworks, thereby potentially influencing systemic issues like digital inclusion and interoperability. Businesses with a strong track record in synthesising complex ideas and managing strategic plans would benefit greatly by competing for this tender, offering them a path to expand their influence in the public sector in conjunction with local government entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Local Government leading the integration of digital and data solutions to deliver the 10-Year Plan.

Notice Description

This commissioned work will deliver a focused 4-6-week 'groundwork sprint' to produce an internal document resource that will support very senior strategists and planners in government departments to incorporate and embrace the influence local government can bring to achieving the 3 left-shifts in the 10-year Health Plan via investment in digital technology. Expertise is located in the LGA's Policy Team, Digital & Data function, and Partners in Care and Health (Social Care) as well as Public Health specialists. Drawing on the expertise of all of these teams, the aim is to clarify what the LGA needs to take into early engagement with the incoming DHSC Director General for Digital Technology and others. Its purpose is to build the foundations for the LGA's strategic positioning, ensuring we are evidence ready, aligned across partners, and equipped with a strong, coherent narrative before approaching DHSC. The sprint will map existing evidence, identify critical gaps, and synthesise what the LGA and partners already know about local government's role in shaping health, social care and community wellbeing outcomes. It will consolidate sector insight to create a validated collective local government voice informed by ADASS, Socitm, LOTI, Solace, DSCAG, iNetwork and others. It will assess where local government, and the LGA specifically, is currently positioned in DHSC's thinking, particularly in the context of the 10-year plan framing and analyse systemic issues such as digital inclusion and connectivity, interoperability and legacy system challenges, data sharing blind spots, digital ethics, and opportunities such as use of technology to aid or replace care and empower people who draw on care and support and their carers, quality and safety improvements and support for much greater productivity and demand management. The LGA is looking for an intelligent writer and convenor, a synthesiser of ideas and a driver for a 4-6 week sprint. The person will have a track record of similar project work and demonstrable ability and capacity to meet deadlines.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065a54
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016177-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73120000 - Experimental development services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Mar 2026 - 29 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
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (LGA)
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

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