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Sector research for councils to learn from collaborative ICT delivery in local government

Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA)

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16 Oct 2026 at 12:39

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA) is commissioning research into how councils can deliver ICT services collaboratively across more than one organisation. The work should identify practical factors behind successful delivery and the arrangements needed from the outset for effective operations, accountability, decision-making and service performance. It should cover a range of shared-delivery approaches, including lead-authority models, partnerships and jointly managed services, rather than focusing only on formal shared-service models. This is research and related consultancy work for local government, with delivery in the United Kingdom.

IDeA invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. The procurement reached the tender stage. Enquiries were due by 29 October 2026 at 23:59:59, and bids by 16 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC. The contract is scheduled to run from 1 December 2026 to 31 March 2027, with a possible extension to 30 April 2027 at the buyer’s discretion if outputs have not been delivered on time. The estimated contract value is £29,999. There is one lot. Evaluation is weighted 70% on quality and 30% on price.

This opportunity suits research and consultancy suppliers with expertise in local-government ICT and experience examining how public services are delivered jointly across organisations. Strong candidates will be able to compare different collaborative arrangements, including lead-authority, partnership and jointly managed models, and draw out practical lessons for implementation. The work calls for the ability to analyse governance and operating arrangements, accountability, decision-making and service performance, and translate findings into useful guidance for councils. Suppliers should be equipped to undertake sector research and produce outputs that help councils establish effective shared ICT delivery from the outset. The brief is relevant to firms serving councils and public-sector bodies, particularly those combining ICT delivery knowledge with research, evaluation or organisational consultancy skills.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sector research for councils to learn from collaborative ICT delivery in local government

Notice Description

The purpose of the research is to understand the practical factors that contribute to successful delivery when ICT services are provided across more than one organisation and to identify the arrangements that should be established from the outset to support effective operations, accountability, decision-making and service performance. Rather than focusing solely on formal shared service models, the research should consider a range of collaborative ICT delivery arrangements, including lead authority models, partnership arrangements, jointly managed services and other approaches where responsibility for ICT delivery is shared across multiple councils.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract extension can take place only at the buyers discretion if the outputs of the contract have not been delivered to time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078972
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097914-2026
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
£29,999 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 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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