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AI Delivery Partner for Local Government Support

Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA)

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18 Sep 2026 at 13:10

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA) is seeking a multidisciplinary AI delivery partner to support the Local Government Association’s programme for councils and local government stakeholders. The work combines knowledge of local government, artificial intelligence expertise, research and development consultancy, and practical content delivery. The partner will help achieve agreed programme objectives, while the LGA provides direction, convenes councils and stakeholders, leads engagement, and maintains alignment with existing priorities. Outputs must be credible, practical and responsive to councils’ needs. The commission covers research, development, advice and delivery of content for local government support. The LGA will retain ownership of the content, outputs and intellectual property produced through the work.

The procurement has reached tender: the buyer invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. Enquiries were due by 2 October 2026 at 16:00 UTC, and tender submissions were due by 8 October 2026 at 16:00 UTC. There is one lot. The contract is scheduled to run from 21 October 2026 to 31 March 2027, with a possible extension to 30 June 2027 if the work is not completed within the original timeframe and the buyer agrees. The estimated value is £100,000 excluding VAT, or £120,000 including VAT. Offers are evaluated on quality at 70% and price at 30%. Electronic submission is allowed.

This opportunity suits a team that can combine practical AI delivery with a strong understanding of councils and the wider local government environment. Relevant suppliers will be able to carry out research and development, translate findings into useful and credible guidance or other content, and work constructively with public-sector stakeholders. The brief favours a multidisciplinary partner able to respond to agreed programme objectives and produce outputs that are practical for councils rather than purely theoretical. Experience engaging councils, convening or working with stakeholder networks, and delivering clear content would place a supplier well alongside the buyer’s own engagement and programme leadership. The work also suits organisations able to manage a defined commission and protect the quality and ownership of its outputs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AI Delivery Partner for Local Government Support

Notice Description

The purpose of the commission is to secure a multi-disciplinary delivery partner with the local government knowledge, AI expertise, research capability and practical content delivery skills required to help the LGA meet pre-agreed programme objectives by 31 March 2027. The LGA will provide direction, convene councils and key stakeholders, lead engagement activity, and ensuring alignment with existing priorities. Drawing on its extensive networks and sector expertise, the LGA will support the supplier to deliver outputs that are credible, practical and responsive to the needs of councils. The LGA will retain ownership of all content, outputs and intellectual property developed through the commission.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions are only permitted with approval and agreement from the buyer if work has not been completed within original contracted timeframe.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-07756c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088677-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 20261 day to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Oct 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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

Further Information

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