Tender

Civility in Public Life Workshops and Resources

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (LGA)

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07 May 2026 at 13:10

UK4 - Tender Notice
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24 Apr 2026 at 15:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Local Government Association (LGA) has updated its tender process for the provision of 'Civility in Public Life Workshops and Resources'. This procurement task is aimed at delivering online national workshops about councillor personal safety and handling online abuse, as well as providing high-quality resources on these subjects. The key aspect to note is the contract includes optional regional or bespoke training sessions and a national workshop on safer canvassing prior to the 2027 local elections. The procurement is currently at the tender stage with an open competition process. Based in London, the buying organisation has assigned the procurement a gross value of £24,500 and has set the new submission deadline for 12th May 2026, with the enquiry period ending on 8th May 2026. The workshops fall under the services category, specifically within research and development consultancy services.

This tender represents an attractive opportunity for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those experienced in online workshops and producing educational resources. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as the project explicitly mentions suitability for such organisations. The open competition procurement method suggests that a diverse range of businesses could compete, offering advantages in terms of competitive pricing and innovative solutions. The successful bidder would significantly enhance their portfolio by collaborating with a prominent public authority and gaining visibility with councils across the United Kingdom, thereby enabling substantial business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Civility in Public Life Workshops and Resources

Notice Description

The purchaser is seeking to procure a contractor to deliver online national workshops aimed at councillors on councillor personal safety and handling abuse online, alongside up-to-date, accessible, high-quality online resources for councillors on these topics. The contract may also include additional smaller-scale or bespoke training on a regional or single-council basis, either online or in person, as requested by councils or the LGA's regional teams, and a national workshop on safer canvassing to be delivered in advance of the 2027 local election cycle.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068afd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041960-2026
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
£24,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£24,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 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
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (LGA)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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