Tender

Finance Improvement & Sustainability Associates programme

IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT (IDEA)

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Tender

23 Mar 2026 at 16:24

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA) is seeking suppliers for its "Finance Improvement & Sustainability Associates programme." This opportunity falls under the services category, specifically supporting services for the government, and is located in Westminster, United Kingdom. The procurement process is at the tender stage with an open competition method, featuring a below-threshold approach. Interested parties must submit inquiries by 6th April 2026, while the deadline for tender submissions is 17th April 2026. The contract will start on 1st May 2026 and potentially extend until 31st March 2029, offering a maximum duration of three years. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate, as the contract is reserved for these types of organisations.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses with expertise in providing strategic financial and technical support, especially firms possessing specialist financial experience and the ability to engage with senior stakeholders within local authorities. Businesses well-suited to compete include those with strong credentials in financial consultancy and the capability to design strategic financial advice tailored to councils facing financial challenges. The gross contract value is set at £55,000, making it ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their portfolios and strengthen relationships within the public sector. The demand for credibility and specialist skills makes this a promising avenue for growth in the government services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Finance Improvement & Sustainability Associates programme

Notice Description

The LGA will engage contractors selected under this brief to support those councils identified or self-identified as being in need of specialist support. These may include, for example, councils that have identified particular financial challenges or risks that they need to manage or overcome, or that may lack financial strategic or technical capacity. There is a need to work with these councils to design strategic financial advice and support to those councils and, in many cases, to provide that support. This work requires specialist financial experience and skills, and the credibility to work with senior stakeholders within local authorities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1 May 2026 to 31 March 2027 subject to extensions not exceeding 31 March 2029 (on a 1+1 basis)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0671da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026454-2026
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75130000 - Supporting services for the government

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 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
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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