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Numerical test for Impact Finance graduate scheme

Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA)

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03 Aug 2026 at 16:43

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA), working for the Local Government Association, is procuring an off-the-shelf numerical assessment test for candidates applying to the Impact (Finance) graduate programme. The service will assess candidates’ ability to perform calculations, evaluate and interpret numerical information, and solve problems, with particular emphasis on financial information and data. This is a recruitment assessment service, covering the provision of the test rather than delivery of a wider assessment centre or graduate programme. The work is commissioned by IDeA, whose address is in London. Suppliers providing ready-made numerical testing products for finance-focused graduate recruitment, candidate assessment or related selection processes should find the requirement relevant.

The process reached tender: the buyer invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. Enquiries had to be submitted by 10 August 2026 at 16:00 UTC, and offers by 12 August 2026 at 16:00 UTC. The contract is scheduled to run from 24 August 2026 to 24 February 2027. Its gross value is £10,000. There is one lot covering the numerical test service. Electronic submission is allowed through the buyer’s specified sourcing system. Offers will be evaluated on quality and price: quality carries 70%, including service provision and sample questions, relevant experience, and commitment to equality and diversity; price carries 30%. The requirement is below the applicable threshold.

This opportunity suits suppliers with an established numerical testing product that can be supplied as an off-the-shelf service and applied to graduate recruitment. The product should test calculation, numerical interpretation, data evaluation and problem-solving skills, particularly using financial information and data. Strong bidders will be able to provide evidence of delivering similar services, ideally for graduate recruitment or assessment, while relevant professional experience is also considered. The evaluation places greater emphasis on service quality than price, so suppliers should be prepared to explain their service provision and provide sample questions. The buyer also expects a clear, demonstrable commitment to equality and diversity in the supplier’s work. Small and medium-sized businesses are identified as suitable participants.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Numerical test for Impact Finance graduate scheme

Notice Description

The LGA is looking to purchase an off-the-shelf numerical test to assess the ability of candidates applying to join the Impact (Finance) graduate programme to perform calculations, evaluate and interpret numerical information, and solve problems, the test should have an emphasis on financial information and data.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06da5d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073372-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Aug 2026 - 24 Feb 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
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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