Tender

Video Interview Platform for LGA Graduate Programmes

IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT (IDEA)

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Tender

27 Feb 2026 at 13:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA) is seeking bids for a Video Interview Platform to be used in the LGA's graduate programmes. This procurement, under the industry category of "Assessment centre services for recruitment," aims to facilitate the recruitment processes of distinct national programmes, including Impact, Impact Finance, and Pathways to Planning. The tendering process commenced on 27th February 2026, with key deadlines such as the end of the enquiry period on 12th March 2026 and tender submissions due by 18th March 2026. The procurement is at the tender stage, and the project location is specified within the United Kingdom. Interested suppliers must note the contract's commencement date on 3rd April 2026 and its initial duration until 2nd April 2028, with a potential one-year extension based on service reviews and budget approvals.

This is an open competition appropriate for small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE), making it an attractive opportunity for businesses offering innovative solutions in video technology and recruitment services. Companies capable of providing customisable video interview platforms that cater to the specific functionalities required by LGA programmes stand to benefit significantly. The criteria for award prioritise quality (70%) and pricing (30%), urging businesses to present offerings that can enhance user experience with adaptable functionalities, including critical features like audio-only playback for candidate evaluation. Growth can be expected for businesses that deliver a seamless, technologically advanced interview platform, aiding the LGA in refining its graduate recruitment processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Video Interview Platform for LGA Graduate Programmes

Notice Description

As part of the LGA's graduate programmes, the LGA wishes to receive bids from individuals, organisations, or sole traders to provide a video interview platform for use during each programme's recruitment process. Impact, Impact Finance, and Pathways to Planning programs each have their own national recruitment processes, which include several assessment stages and distinct branding. The LGA aims to procure a video interview platform that meets the specific needs of each program during their individual recruitment cycles. The LGA seeks to procure a customisable video interview platform to facilitate each programmes' video interview stage. It is a critical requirement that the platform supports an audio-only playback option, enabling external assessors to evaluate candidate responses without visual content. The platform must also provide adaptable interview functionality that meets the needs of multiple user requirements, delivering an easy-to-navigate and smooth experience for both candidates and external assessors

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: This contract is for two years but with the option to extend for a further period of 1 year, at the LGA's discretion and depending on the LGA's review of services and budgetary approval.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e4b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017911-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Apr 2026 - 2 Apr 2028 2-3 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
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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