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LGA Sustainability Masterclasses and Strategic Briefings

IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT (IDEA)

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08 Jul 2026 at 15:25

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA), based in London, has initiated a tender process titled "LGA Sustainability Masterclasses and Strategic Briefings" under the industry category of education and training services. The procurement aims to support the Local Government Association's sustainability and leadership improvement programmes through services valued at £25,000. The tender is currently in the active stage with an open procurement method below the specified threshold. Key deadlines include the closure of the enquiry period on 22nd July 2026, and the tender submission deadline is set for 26th August 2026, with services scheduled to commence on 11th September 2026. The location for the service delivery is across the United Kingdom, emphasising sustainability themes in local government capabilities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those with expertise in sustainability and leadership development. It is ideally suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can deliver bespoke training and strategic briefing services. The contract offers scope for additional growth through a potential one-year extension contingent upon funding and demand. Engaging in this project can thus provide exposure to the local government sector and contribute towards meaningful community outcomes, positioning businesses to expand their offerings in the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LGA Sustainability Masterclasses and Strategic Briefings

Notice Description

This procurement forms part of the LGA's sector-led improvement offer, specifically its sustainability, political and organisational leadership development programmes. These programmes are designed to ensure councillors and senior officers are confident, capable and well-equipped to respond to emerging challenges and deliver meaningful outcomes for their communities. The LGA is therefore seeking a supplier to support LGA colleagues to deliver: * Two cohorts of a two-day Sustainability Masterclass programme for councillors focused on sustainability, including carbon literacy accreditation; and * Two cohorts of a two-day Sustainability Masterclass programme for senior council officers, also including carbon literacy accreditation. In addition, the LGA is seeking a supplier to design and deliver: * Two Strategic Briefings on two topics which are of particular use to the local government sector. And design, create, and pilot the delivery of one additional local government capability training session on a sustainability topic, e.g., adaptation. This will form part of a broader package of sustainability support available to councils.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is an option to extend this contract for an additional year (July 2027 - June 2028) at the buyer's discretion. This is contingent on available funding and demand from the local government sector.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c6c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064382-2026
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,833 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,833 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 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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