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Devolution Support - Cumbria

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 undertaking a procurement process titled "Devolution Support - Cumbria", under the industry category of research and development and related consultancy services. This procurement involves facilitating a support programme for local authorities in Cumbria, specifically targeting Cumberland Council, Westmorland and Furness Council, and the emerging Mayoral Strategic Authority. The process is currently at the tender stage with an open competition method being used below the threshold. Interested parties have until 15 June 2026 to submit bids, with the enquiry period ending on 10 June 2026. The tender, valued at £30,000, is focused on the delivery of workshops and discussions as a service, taking place in person within the United Kingdom, and is governed by legal basis 2023/54 under UK legislation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in designing and delivering strategic leadership workshops and discussions, particularly those experienced in supporting political and managerial leadership. Companies or individuals with a background in providing consultancy services to local governments will find this contract appealing. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE). Engaging in this procurement could expand their portfolio and forge important relationships within the local authority sector in sub-central government, potentially facilitating further opportunities for collaboration and growth in the public sector consulting space.

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Notice Title

Devolution Support - Cumbria

Notice Description

As part of its ongoing support to the sector, the Local Government Association (LGA) wishes to receive bids from individuals, organisations, or sole traders to design, facilitate, and deliver a programme of support for the local authorities and combined authority of Cumbria. This programme will include a number (approximately 8-12) sessions of workshops and discussions across the political and managerial leadership of the local authorities of Cumberland Council, Westmorland and Furness Council, and the emerging Mayoral Strategic Authority. We are seeking bids from suppliers who have the expertise to design and run sessions both in person.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a352
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051225-2026
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

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
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

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