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E-learning for the Pathways to Planning Surveying strand

Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA)

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24 Jul 2026 at 16:25

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government is procuring an introductory e-learning programme for graduates on the Pathways to Planning Surveying strand. The service should give new entrants a broad, accessible foundation before they begin local authority placements and postgraduate study. Content should introduce surveying as a profession, key terminology, professional roles, expectations of master's-level study and ways to make the most of development opportunities. The audience may have degrees in unrelated subjects and little prior surveying knowledge, so the learning should be engaging and easy to understand rather than technically detailed. It will support graduates entering building surveying, quantity surveying, building control, construction project management, and real estate and property management roles, contributing to the development of surveying skills and capacity in local government.

The procurement has reached tender: the buyer invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. It is a single-lot services contract. Suppliers could ask questions until 31 July 2026 at 22:59 UTC, and offers were due by 10 August 2026 at 08:00 UTC. The contract is scheduled to run from 1 September 2026 to 9 November 2026. Its estimated value is £25,000 excluding VAT, or £30,000 including VAT. The buyer will assess submissions on quality weighted at 80% and price weighted at 20%. Electronic submission was allowed through the buyer’s online sourcing system. The opportunity is reserved for UK-based small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises.

This opportunity suits suppliers that can design and deliver online learning for adult or graduate learners, particularly where complex professional subjects must be explained clearly to people without prior technical knowledge. Relevant capability includes instructional design, e-learning development, accessible digital content, engaging learner experiences and delivery within a short implementation period. Experience introducing learners to surveying, construction, property, local government or related professional environments would be useful, as would the ability to cover multiple surveying disciplines without turning the programme into detailed technical training. Suppliers should be comfortable supporting learners preparing for postgraduate study and workplace placements. The requirement is specifically suitable for UK-based SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises, making it relevant to smaller specialist training, education, digital learning and professional development providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

E-learning for the Pathways to Planning Surveying strand

Notice Description

Pathways to Planning is a graduate recruitment and development programme within the Local Government Association (LGA) Leadership Team. The programme supports councils by attracting, developing, and retaining talented graduates in planning and surveying professions, helping local government build the skills and capacity needed to meet future workforce demands. Since launching in 2023, Pathways to Planning has placed over 200 planning graduates across more than 100 councils. Participants undertake a fully funded, accredited master's degree while gaining practical experience in local government roles. In October 2025, the programme expanded to include a Surveying Strand, which places graduates into surveying and construction-related roles within local authorities, including Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Building Control, Construction Project Management, and Real Estate and Property Management. Graduates complete accredited postgraduate qualifications, typically recognised by professional bodies such as RICS, CABE, or CIOB. The strand is expected to support around 50 learners initially, with capacity to grow in future cohorts. The programme has been developed in response to increasing workforce pressures within local government and the Government's ambition to deliver 1.5 million homes, recognising the need for greater surveying and development expertise within councils. To support new entrants, the LGA is seeking a supplier to design and deliver an introductory e-learning programme for Surveying Strand graduates. Similar to the existing Planning Strand offer, the course will provide a foundation before graduates begin their placements and master's studies. As many participants have degrees in unrelated subjects and little prior knowledge of surveying, the learning must be accessible, engaging, and easy to understand. The e-learning should introduce graduates to the surveying profession, key terminology, professional roles, expectations of postgraduate study, and how to maximise development opportunities throughout the programme. The course is intended to provide a broad introduction rather than detailed technical training, which graduates will receive through their university studies and workplace experience. It will form part of the LGA's wider learning and development offer, helping to develop a skilled, knowledgeable, and sustainable surveying workforce within local government.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d3a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070467-2026
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

80510000 - Specialist training services

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 9 Nov 2026 1-6 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
Postcode Area
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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