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16 Jul 2026 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process has been initiated by the Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA), based at 18 Smith Square, London, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Public Health Peer Reviews - Peer Review Managers," falls under the services category, specifically within Social Work and Health services (CPV 85300000, 85100000). It is pertinent for the UK region and is currently in the Tender stage. The procurement method is open, with the process described as below threshold - open competition. The tender period closes on 18 August 2026, with an enquiry period ending on 27 July 2026. This opportunity is geared towards forming a pool of peer review managers to execute peer reviews for local authorities, funded by the Department of Health and Social Care.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses that specialise in public health, peer review management, or related consultancy services. Companies adept in navigating the UK's local government frameworks and capable of providing quality health and social work services can find growth potential here. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the opportunity favours these groups. Businesses with strong management and coordination skills will be well-suited to deliver the requirements of these peer reviews and contribute to public health improvements at the local council level.

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Notice Title

Public Health Peer reviews - Peer Review Managers

Notice Description

The Improvement and Development Agency, which is wholly owned by the Local Government Association, has been awarded a contract to deliver the local authority Public Health Peer Review and External Support. This contract is wholly funded by the Department of Health and Social Care. DHSC ministers expect all councils to participate with 90 peer reviews planned from 1 June 2026 to 31 March 2029. The prospectus outlines the 2026/27 improvement support offer to councils, and opportunities to engage with the Programme. The LGA are seeking to form a pool of peer review managers to draw upon for the delivery of the 20 peer reviews plus pilots taking place in the first year of the contract. The Peer review manager's role is to: * Complete the necessary preparatory work prior to the start of the Peer Review. This includes engaging with the client Council, members of the Peer team, as well as liaising with the Public Health Improvement team * Manage the process of the peer review with support of the peer review coordinator * Brief the team on the evening before the onsite dates * The Peer Challenge Manager will be present onsite during the entirety of the Peer Review and will carry out the responsibilities associated with their role. * Draw up a written report following the onsite review * Feedback to the Programme Lead

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Each contract can be extended or variated to deliver additional Peer reviews only. Extension/Variation is not bound by geographical location

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cca9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067156-2026
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£6,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Aug 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT (IDEA)
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

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