Tender

Refresh of 'Cultural Strategy in a Box'

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (LGA)

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Tender

23 Mar 2026 at 10:38

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Local Government Association (LGA) is overseeing an active procurement process titled "Refresh of ‘Cultural Strategy in a Box’". This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research and development services and related consultancy services. The buyer, LGA, situated in London at 18 Smith Square, aims to update its existing guidance for local cultural strategies, a collaboration with Arts Council England (ACE). The procurement follows an open method under the special regime of light touch, with a gross value of £10,000. Key dates include the end of the enquiry period on 3rd April 2026 and the tender submission deadline on 10th April 2026, with the contract period extending from 17th April 2026 to 31st March 2027.

This tender offers robust opportunities for businesses with expertise in cultural strategy consultancy and research services. Firms, particularly SMEs that can demonstrate relevant skills and experience, are encouraged to compete. The evaluation criteria include cost (40%) and quality (60%), emphasising relevant skills and experience, delivery methodology, ability to deliver within the set timescale, and commitment to quality assurance, equality, diversity, inclusion, social value, and environmental practices. With a focus on enhancing local government resources and methodologies, businesses equipped to support strategic cultural development within local councils are positioned to benefit significantly from this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Refresh of 'Cultural Strategy in a Box'

Notice Description

The Local Government Association (LGA) and Arts Council England (ACE) are seeking a suitably experienced consultant to support a refresh of its 'Cultural Strategy in a Box' guidance, to ensure it remains relevant, practical and usable for councils operating in the current local government context. The existing resource is well regarded and provides a robust end to end methodology for developing local cultural strategies. However, it predates significant changes in the policy, governance and operating environment for local government. This commission will focus on updating, refining and strengthening the existing product, rather than rewriting it wholesale. The refreshed guidance will support councils to use culture as a strategic, cross cutting lever across place based priorities, within conditions of financial constraint, reorganisation and multi tier governance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067111
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026120-2026
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 20266 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 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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Notice Documents

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