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Procurement of development viability training and bespoke support for Local Planning Authorities

Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA)

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16 Sep 2026 at 17:19

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government, through the Planning Advisory Service, is buying development viability consultancy and training services for local planning authorities in England. The appointed provider will design and deliver a modular online pilot programme to improve planning officers’ understanding, confidence and capability in applying development viability to plan-making and decision-making. The scope includes high-quality reusable learning resources, a train-the-trainer approach, monitoring and evaluation, and optional bespoke viability support for council officers and elected members. This is a professional development and advisory assignment rather than construction or direct development work, and suits organisations able to combine viability expertise with online learning design and delivery. The procurement is classified as development consultancy services.

The process reached tender: the buyer invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. It covers one lot, evaluated on quality at 60% and price at 40%. Enquiries had to be submitted by 5 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC, and offers by 16 October 2026 at 17:00 UTC; electronic submission is allowed. The contract is scheduled to run from 2 November 2026 to 31 March 2028, with a possible extension to 31 December 2028. The estimated value is £170,000 excluding VAT, or £204,000 including VAT. The buyer may purchase additional units of work as demand and Government funding allow, and may renew to continue existing contracted work.

This opportunity suits a development viability specialist, consultancy, training provider or partnership with the expertise to advise local planning authorities and build practical capability in their officers and elected members. Strong bidders will be able to design modular online learning, produce reusable high-quality resources, deliver a train-the-trainer model, and provide optional bespoke support on viability issues. The work also requires monitoring and evaluation of the pilot, so providers should be able to assess learning and programme outcomes. The requirement is explicitly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. It is best matched to suppliers combining development viability experience with credible digital training and advisory delivery capacity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of development viability training and bespoke support for Local Planning Authorities

Notice Description

The Planning Advisory Service (PAS) is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified development viability expert to design and deliver a modular online pilot training programme for local planning authorities in England. The programme will strengthen officers' understanding of development viability and their confidence and capability in applying viability considerations in plan-making and decision-making. It will include high-quality reusable learning resources, a train-the-trainer approach, monitoring and evaluation, and optional bespoke viability support for council officers and elected members.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Units of work to be procured and delivered following demand and available Government funding.

Renewal: To continue delivery of existing contracted work

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0773ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087973-2026
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

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
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

Further Information

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