--- title: "LG Inform 2026" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05466d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05466d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05466d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05466d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION ON BEHALF IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (IDEA)" published: "2025-06-17" --- # LG Inform 2026 Buyer: LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION ON BEHALF IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (IDEA) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05466d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05466d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05466d.json) ## Summary The Improvement and Development Agency (IDEA), through the Local Government Association, is planning a procurement process titled "LG Inform 2026." This process is seeking a suitable supplier to manage, monitor, and enhance the LG Inform software application and affiliated websites. The procurement, which falls under the category of programming services of application software, is currently in the planning stage. Key dates include a supplier briefing webinar on 9 and 10 July 2025, and a deadline for expressing interest in the pre-market engagement by 27 June 2025. The procurement will take place in London, with the anticipated contract period starting on 1 April 2026 and ending on 31 March 2029, with potential for renewal until 31 March 2030. This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specializing in software development and IT services, particularly those experienced in managing complex software applications and offering technical and hosting support. The contract's generous budget, which has most recently been estimated at £1,400,000, suggests the project size is substantial, providing a valuable opportunity for both established IT firms aiming to expand their portfolio and innovative SMEs looking to establish their presence in the public sector. Participating in this tender can help these businesses demonstrate their capability to handle large-scale government contracts, potentially opening doors to further opportunities within the public sector. ## Notice The IDeA seek a supplier to manage, monitor and improve the LG Inform software application and website (including the Value for Money website) on behalf of the Improvement and Development Agency (IDEA); including LG Inform website, software application, technical and hosting environment support services. https://lginform.local.gov.uk/ https://vfm.lginform.local.gov.uk/ To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=959560628 ### Planning Information Engagement Engagement deadline •Express interest to attend Pre-Market Engagement supplier briefings/1:1s by 27 June to lginform@local.gov.uk. Engagement process description •1 Hour supplier briefing webinar 9 July 2025 – 2.30 - 3.30pm •1 Hour supplier briefing webinar 10 July 2025 – 10 -11am •15 minute supplier 1:1 opportunities for attendees of briefing webinars if requested ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032817-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 5 Aug 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,400,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION ON BEHALF IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (IDEA) | | 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 - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72212000 - Programming services of application software ## Release History - 17 Jun 2025 at 09:05 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032817-2025 - 16 Jun 2025 at 15:05 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032705-2025 - 11 Jun 2025 at 09:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031425-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032817-2025 17th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032705-2025 16th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031425-2025 11th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://lginform.local.gov.uk/ - https://vfm.lginform.local.gov.uk/ - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=959560628 - 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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