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title: "GB-London: Pathways to Planning"
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# GB-London: Pathways to Planning

Buyer: IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e9ad79ec-bd68-4521-9655-bc42b6b1897b

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## Summary

The Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government is inviting bids for the "Pathways to Planning" project. This procurement initiative seeks assessment services related to the recruitment and selection process of the Local Government Association's graduate programme. The procurement pertains to the services category, specifically targeting assessment centre services for recruitment. The process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 4th November 2024. The contract is estimated to be worth between £25,000 and £50,000, running from 15th November 2024 to 14th November 2025. Potential service regions include the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and other global locations.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to contribute to a significant public sector project. Suitable businesses might include those specialising in recruitment assessments, human resources services, or consultancy firms experienced in training and evaluation processes. With the procurement method being an open procedure, it allows a fair chance for diverse economic operators to participate, fostering an inclusive environment for business growth.

## Notice

As part of the LGA's graduate programme, Pathways to Planning, the LGA wishes to receive bids from individuals, organisations or sole traders to provide assessment services relating to its recruitment and selection process for the scheme's third intake (running from October 2024 until July 2025). 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/152ff481-ca60-4601-851f-e93daf136893 |
| 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 | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Nov 2024 - 14 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

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2024 at 15:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/152ff481-ca60-4601-851f-e93daf136893

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/152ff481-ca60-4601-851f-e93daf136893
  18th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-Pathways-to-Planning/W6SX353YV6
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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