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Regional Children's Improvement Advisers (CIA) with notice

Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA)

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Summary of the contracting process

The Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA) is overseeing the procurement process titled "Regional Children’s Improvement Advisers (CIA) with notice," focusing on services within the social sector. This process, relevant to the public authority sub-central government category, seeks to enhance children's services leadership across UK regions. Based in London, IDeA is inviting tender submissions by 1 May 2026, with services commencing on 1 June 2026. This open competition follows below threshold procurement policies, with electronic submissions being accepted. The enquiry period will conclude on 27 April 2026, allowing businesses to clarify any tender-related queries. Contracts are set to complete by 31 March 2027, with a possible one-year extension. The fee for services is £700 excluding VAT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, rehabilitation, welfare, and support for children and disabled individuals. Organisations with experience in delivering co-ordinated improvement strategies in children’s social care and SEND will find this tender particularly aligned with their expertise. SMEs are encouraged to participate, given the suitability requirements, and stand a chance to support regional councils by providing innovative solutions and strategic planning. Winning this contract could elevate a business's status in public sector procurement, enabling it to forge long-lasting relationships with government agencies and broader networks through the LGA's improvement programme.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Regional Children's Improvement Advisers (CIA) with notice

Notice Description

The LGA delivers a programme of children's services leadership support to councils and corporate and political leaders. To support delivery of the LGA's programme of children's services leadership support to councils and corporate or political leaders through provision of associate support to councils, specifically (but not exclusively) in children's social care and SEND. The Regional Children's Improvement Adviser will be required to: Work closely with the LGA children's improvement advisors who focus on SEND and corporate leadership to ensure a coherent offer of support. Build a wider understanding of the LGAs improvement support to ensure a coherent and co-ordinated offer to councils. Develop strong relationships with councils and corporate and political leaders in a region to build a clear understanding of need in children's services, to support leadership, identify innovative solutions, broker improvement strategies, and ensure they are delivered. Build a direct relationship with the regional improvement and innovation alliances (RIIAs) in terms of strategic planning, intervention and resources, and to provide support and challenge to the delivery of regional plans. Provide constructive challenge to local and regional approaches and priorities. Identify and support councils at risk of failure. Work with the LGA's children's improvement team to commission additional capacity and expertise to improve services for children. Ensure best practice and learning is shared. Contract dates: The date for commencement of the Services is: 1 June 2026 The date for completion of the Services is: 31 March 2027, with the option to review and extend for an additional 1 year Fee: The Fee for the performance of the Services (together with any services necessary or reasonably incidental to such Services) is PS700 excluding VAT. Reasonable travel and accommodation expenses will also be paid. (Greater detail of the Services are set out in attached draft contract in Appendix 3).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Subject to extensions not exceeding 31st March 2028

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0684a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035027-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85311200 - Welfare services for the handicapped

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

85312100 - Daycare services

85312200 - Homedelivery of provisions

85312330 - Family-planning services

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 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
Postcode Area
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

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