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title: "Healthy debate local government resources"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fb6a"
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published: "2025-12-22"
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# Healthy debate local government resources

Buyer: LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (LGA)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fb6a

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## Summary

The Local Government Association (LGA) is initiating a tender titled "Healthy debate local government resources," aimed at fostering civility and debate within councils across the UK. As a sub-central government public authority, the LGA invites bids for research and development services and related consultancy in the field of enhancing debate within local government. The tender process, open under the below threshold competition, is currently in the tender stage with a closing date for submissions set for 23rd January 2026. The procurement relates to services and includes a budget value of £16,000 net (£19,200 gross). Interested parties are encouraged to submit enquiries by 19th January 2026. The project will commence on 28th January 2026, with an anticipated conclusion by 30th March 2026, potentially extendable to 29th June 2026 if needed.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in consultancy and development services. Ideal participants would be businesses experienced in creating resources or delivering training to public sector entities, particularly those focused on government, communication, or conflict resolution. The project offers a chance to collaborate with councils across the UK to support better governance and enhance democratic processes. Companies capable of providing innovative solutions to foster effective debate can significantly expand their influence and establish strong partnerships within the UK's public sector landscape through this engagement.

## Notice

The LGA is a national membership body for local authorities. Our core membership is made up of English and Welsh councils through the Welsh LGA. However, it should be noted that this is a joint project across all four UK Nations through the Northern Ireland LGA, Convention for Scottish Local Authority and Welsh LGA. The lead commissioning and contracting organisation is the LGA. The four associations recently recommitted to working together on Civility in public life, including upholding debate and free speech, including criticism, as the cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Those in public life have a responsibility to model positive behaviours, including robust debate, disagreement and legitimate scrutiny. This project is part of our ongoing work to support councils in articulating and fostering healthy debate. The aim will be to produce resources that councils, officers, and councillors can utilise to articulate, investigate, and embed healthy debate within their councils, as well as to equip councillors with debating skills to help them fulfil their decision-making and community leadership roles.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension may be applied if it is necessary to accommodate a launch event within three months of product delivery.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085343-2025 |
| 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 | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Jan 2026 - 30 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,000 |
| Lots value | £16,000 |
| 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 (LGA) |
| 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

- 22 Dec 2025 at 12:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085343-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085343-2025
  22nd December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://app.panacea-software.com/LGA-Sourcing/eRFX-Suppliers/Open.aspx?requirementId=3d44d3cf-7a82-4d67-8ce2-0d25e464958f
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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