--- title: "GB-London: Strategic Communities of Practice Framework for DDaT Transformation in Local Government" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-27388072-464b-4eaa-b85f-4494945e4a9f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-27388072-464b-4eaa-b85f-4494945e4a9f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-27388072-464b-4eaa-b85f-4494945e4a9f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-27388072-464b-4eaa-b85f-4494945e4a9f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT" published: "2025-09-03" --- # GB-London: Strategic Communities of Practice Framework for DDaT Transformation in Local Government Buyer: IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-27388072-464b-4eaa-b85f-4494945e4a9f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-27388072-464b-4eaa-b85f-4494945e4a9f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-27388072-464b-4eaa-b85f-4494945e4a9f.json) ## Summary The Local Government Association (LGA), through its Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government, is overseeing the procurement process for the development of a Strategic Communities of Practice Framework aimed at supporting Digital, Data, and Technology (DDaT) transformation within local government. The procurement falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services (CPV 73200000) and is geographically open to the United Kingdom and other regions globally. This tender process is currently in the Tender stage and follows an open procurement method. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 24th September 2025, with the contract expected to commence on 6th October 2025 and conclude on 28th November 2025. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consultancy services within the DDaT sector. With a maximum contract value of £50,000, businesses that excel in building digital and technological communities and fostering innovation in public service could greatly benefit. Involvement in this initiative not only provides an opportunity for financial growth but also enables businesses to contribute to pioneering sector-led improvements, establishing lasting networks within and across local and central government levels. ## Notice To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3TG27AW3DF The Local Government Association (LGA) is the national voice of local government. A key part of our mission is to facilitate sector-led improvement, helping councils to learn from each other and innovate. To accelerate this work in a critical area, the LGA invites proposals from specialist consultants to develop a foundational framework for Communities of Practice (CoPs). This work will focus specifically on professionals across our member councils concerned with Digital, Data, Cyber, Technology, Public Service Reform, Total Place, and Innovation. This initiative will create an interconnected ecosystem for these professionals to build capability, share solutions, and strengthen the vital relationship both between councils across the country, and between local and central government on technology and transformation. To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3TG27AW3DF Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3TG27AW3DF ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1907ceb-9ee6-4620-9d60-bcdd851f0a10 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Oct 2025 - 28 Nov 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3HZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services ## Release History - 3 Sep 2025 at 10:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1907ceb-9ee6-4620-9d60-bcdd851f0a10 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1907ceb-9ee6-4620-9d60-bcdd851f0a10 3rd September 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-Strategic-Communities-of-Practice-Framework-for-DDaT-Transformation-in-Local-Government/3TG27AW3DF Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3TG27AW3DF ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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