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title: "Production of a toolkit for the Local Government Disability Champions Network"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f929"
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# Production of a toolkit for the Local Government Disability Champions Network

Buyer: IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT (IDEA)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f929

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## Summary

The Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA) is inviting tenders for the "Production of a toolkit for the Local Government Disability Champions Network" in London, UK. This procurement is categorised under research and development services and aims to appoint a provider to co-produce key documents for the Local Government Disability Champions Network. The tender process is open, conducted below the threshold, with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 7 January 2026 and submissions closing on 12 January 2026. The contract period is slated to start on 20 January 2026 and conclude on 29 March 2026. This tender falls under the services category, focusing primarily on enhancing support for disabled councillors.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in accessibility consultancy and policy development, particularly those with experience in creating guidance for public authorities. By contributing to the production of toolkits for the Local Government Disability Champions Network, suitable businesses can expand their portfolio in the public sector, focusing on inclusivity and governance. Organisations capable of delivering high-quality, evidence-based documents will find this tender beneficial, as it encompasses producing guidance on supporting newly elected disabled councillors, formulating reasonable adjustment policies, and accessing government support schemes. With substantial quality criteria weighting of 80%, businesses that excel in delivering comprehensive and practical consultancy will be well-positioned to succeed in this competitive tender.

## Notice

The objective of this procurement is to appoint a provider to co-produce three key documents for the Local Government Disability Champions Network (LGDCN) toolkit. This work will build on the existing accessible meetings guide and preliminary discussions held by the network, ensuring that the final outputs are robust, evidence-based, and informed by lived experience. The commissioned provider will work collaboratively with the LGA and voluntary steering groups to deliver high-quality guidance that supports disabled councillors and those who work with them. This will contribute to the following Key Performance Indicator (KPI) under the LGA's Sector Support Programme 2025/26: * KPI: Work with the Disability Champions Network to co-produce a plan for a toolkit by end of September 2025, with documents completed by end of March 2026. Required Deliverables: The successful provider will be expected to deliver the following outputs: Guide to Support for Newly Elected Disabled Councillors: * Co-produce practical guidance for councils and councillors on supporting disabled members from election onwards. Reasonable Adjustment Policy for Councils: * Provide guidance on creating a reasonable adjustments policy and/or develop a model policy that councils can adopt or adapt to meet their legal obligations and promote inclusion. Guide to Access to Work for Councillors: * Produce clear, accessible guidance on how councillors can access the government support scheme Access to Work, including eligibility criteria.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084395-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2026 - 29 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,500 |
| Lots value | £5,500 |
| 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 | IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT (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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2025 at 13:37 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084395-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084395-2025
  18th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://app.panacea-software.com/LGA-Sourcing/eRFX-Suppliers/Open.aspx?requirementId=4429715e-18bc-436a-95f2-ff59b089ba73
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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