Tender

Develop a detailed itemised costed ask of government for statutory duties for local government to mi

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (LGA)

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

07 May 2026 at 12:43

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Local Government Association (LGA) is undertaking an open procurement process to engage an external supplier for the development of a detailed costed proposal to the government on statutory duties for local government, specifically targeting climate change mitigation and adaptation. The industry category for this tender is Research and Development services (CPV code: 73000000). Located in London, the procurement is currently at the tender stage with submissions due by 29th May 2026. The total value of this procurement is set at £30,000 GBP. Queries regarding the tender can be submitted until 20th May 2026.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specializing in consultancy services related to climate change policy and legal analysis. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the project aligns with their expertise in providing detailed financial assessments and legal commentary. The procurement is ideal for businesses that can deliver comprehensive impact assessments and present viable climate-related strategies at a regional and national level. The successful business will ideally possess capabilities in research, financial analysis, and policy development to successfully meet the LGA's requirements.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Develop a detailed itemised costed ask of government for statutory duties for local government to mi

Notice Description

The LGA is now seeking an external supplier to develop a detailed costed ask of government for statutory duties for local government to mitigate against climate change and adapt to an already changing climate. The three core pillars of the project are to; Develop a detailed itemised costed ask of government for statutory duties for local government to mitigate against climate change and adapt to an already changing climate, based on advice from barristers. Provide a financial impact assessment of the legal advice, if implemented, as a total and a breakdown of the component elements Provide commentary on the financial and reputational risks and opportunities, and requirements for new duties to have a positive impact both from a national and regional perspective.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06935d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041935-2026
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jun 2026 - 26 Jun 2026 30 days
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06935d-2026-05-07T13:43:32+01:00",
    "date": "2026-05-07T13:43:32+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06935d",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-11177145",
            "name": "Local Government Association (LGA)",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "11177145"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "18 smith square",
                "locality": "london",
                "postalCode": "sw1p 3hz",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKI32"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Andrew Richmond",
                "email": "Andrew.Richmond@local.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-COH-11177145",
        "name": "Local Government Association (LGA)"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "DCAGSDLG",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Develop a detailed itemised costed ask of government for statutory duties for local government to mi",
        "description": "The LGA is now seeking an external supplier to develop a detailed costed ask of government for statutory duties for local government to mitigate against climate change and adapt to an already changing climate. The three core pillars of the project are to; Develop a detailed itemised costed ask of government for statutory duties for local government to mitigate against climate change and adapt to an already changing climate, based on advice from barristers. Provide a financial impact assessment of the legal advice, if implemented, as a total and a breakdown of the component elements Provide commentary on the financial and reputational risks and opportunities, and requirements for new duties to have a positive impact both from a national and regional perspective.",
        "status": "active",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "73000000",
                        "description": "Research and development services and related consultancy services"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 30000,
            "amount": 30000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - open competition",
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "specialRegime": [
            "lightTouch"
        ],
        "aboveThreshold": false,
        "submissionMethodDetails": "https://app.panacea-software.com/LGA-Sourcing/eRFX-Suppliers/OpenReq.aspx?requirementId=da797a76-30c8-4292-9ee5-5e3c53775553",
        "submissionTerms": {
            "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed"
        },
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-05-29T16:00:00Z"
        },
        "enquiryPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-05-20T16:00:00Z"
        },
        "otherRequirements": {
            "reservedParticipationLocation": {
                "gazetteer": {
                    "scheme": "GB-ONS",
                    "identifiers": [
                        "K02000001"
                    ]
                }
            }
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "active",
                "value": {
                    "amountGross": 30000,
                    "amount": 30000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-06-08T00:00:00Z",
                    "endDate": "2026-06-26T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "description": "The evaluator[s] will allocate scores in accordance with the scoring scale and the award criteria published in this document. Once the quality and price scores have been allocated, the resulting quality and price scores will be combined according to their % level for each Bidder to produce a final overall score for that Bidder. The successful Bidder will be the one that submits the highest scoring overall Quotation."
                }
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "041935-2026",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041935-2026",
                "datePublished": "2026-05-07T13:43:32+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "language": "en"
}