--- title: "Bank of questions for stage 1, SJT for Pathways to Planning" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051586" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051586" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051586.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051586.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION" published: "2025-05-16" --- # Bank of questions for stage 1, SJT for Pathways to Planning Buyer: LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051586 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051586) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051586.json) ## Summary The Local Government Association, based in London, is actively involved in the tendering stage of a procurement process titled "Bank of questions for stage 1, SJT for Pathways to Planning". This opportunity falls under the industry category of assessment centre services for recruitment, classified with the CPV code 79635000. Set in the United Kingdom, the procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with significant deadlines including an enquiry period ending on 22nd May 2025 and a tender submission closing date on 29th May 2025. This open competition procurement is governed by legal basis 2023/54 and targets the delivery of situational judgement tests relevant to planning, chartered surveying, and construction project management within a local government context, completing by 27th June 2025. This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in developing assessment tools and services, particularly those capable of providing situational judgement tests. With an estimated contract value of £108,000 (gross), small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete. The procurement method is open, facilitating a wide competition for innovative entities with expertise in local government contexts and relevant professional competencies. Businesses that can efficiently design, test, and deliver the required services within the stipulated contract duration from 11th June 2025 to 11th June 2026, with a potential renewal, will find this tender an excellent avenue for growth and partnership with the Local Government Association. ## 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 create, design, and testing of situational judgement tests to be used in stage one of our application processes. Pathways to Planning will require a minimum of twenty-four questions to be designed and tested which are dedicated to the topic of planning, chartered surveying, and construction project management in a local government context. The programme expects the test to measure each of its competencies three times. Please note our competencies are currently being reviewed to ensure they meet the requirements of the three professions: planning, chartered surveying, and construction project management in a local government context. This piece of work is due to be finished by 27th June 2025. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Assessment-centre-services-for-recruitment./45J989KD58 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/45J989KD58 ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: The contract is for one year, but with the option to extend further for two period of 12months for either/both programmes at the LGA's discretion and depending on the LGA's review of services and budgetary approval ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022107-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 29 May 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Jun 2025 - 11 Jun 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £90,000 | | Lots value | £108,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment ## Release History - 16 May 2025 at 09:54 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022107-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022107-2025 16th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/45J989KD58 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Assessment-centre-services-for-recruitment./45J989KD58 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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