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title: "GB-London: Social media training for Local Authorities"
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# GB-London: Social media training for Local Authorities

Buyer: LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-abc5778a-3949-4b62-a81d-4c21b5e96a7b

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## Summary

The Local Government Association is currently undertaking a procurement process for social media training targeted at Local Authorities in the UK, specifically located in London. This tender, titled "GB-London: Social media training for Local Authorities," is categorised under training services with a total contract value of £50,000, which is set to commence on 21st June 2021 and run until 21st June 2023. The procurement is in the Tender stage and began on 4th June 2021, with the tender period closing on 15th June 2021. The method employed for this procurement is an open procedure, which allows for wider competition.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in the growing field of social media training for public sector clients. Businesses equipped with expertise in social media strategy, digital communication, and educational services would find this contract particularly suited for their offerings. By participating in this procurement, businesses can establish valuable relationships with local authorities while expanding their training portfolios in the government sector.

## Notice

As part of the LGA's communications improvement work, we are often asked by councils to provide social media training for both officers and members. This is currently procured on an ad hoc basis based on the requirements of individual authorities. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/475fcee8-e9ed-4ec2-93a7-de842307fd5e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Jun 2021 - 21 Jun 2023 |
| 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 | LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION |
| 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

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2021 at 10:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/475fcee8-e9ed-4ec2-93a7-de842307fd5e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/475fcee8-e9ed-4ec2-93a7-de842307fd5e
  4th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-Social-media-training-for-Local-Authorities/CV86533K6S
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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