---
title: "Visioning Training: Commission to develop and deliver training in using place and design principles"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06043b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT (IDEA)"
published: "2026-03-04"
---

# Visioning Training: Commission to develop and deliver training in using place and design principles

Buyer: IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT (IDEA)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06043b

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## Summary

The Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA), a sub-central government public authority based in London, is overseeing a completed procurement process for a service contract titled "Visioning Training: Commission to develop and deliver training in using place and design principles." This commission was executed in the context of delivering training to support strategic planning authorities and local planning authorities (LPAs) in embedding design and placemaking principles into growth strategies. The procurement process employed an open competition method below the threshold, with the award notice published on 4th March 2026. Located in the United Kingdom, the contract awarded to DESIGN MIDLANDS LIMITED began on 5th March 2026 and is scheduled to be completed by 30th March 2027, with the award valued at £100,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations experienced in the realms of development consultancy and training services. Given the open procurement process and the final stage bid participation by SMEs, it is especially favourable for small to medium enterprises and potentially innovative ventures that can enhance training with unique or locally relevant content. Businesses specialising in architectural consultancy, urban planning, or professional training services stand to greatly benefit from such tenders, as they align with the objectives of integrating design and placemaking strategies in public sector development projects.

## Notice

This commission is designed to deliver training to help inform strategic planning authorities and LPAs on how design and placemaking principles can be embedded into growth and place strategies.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Proposals may also include optional training topics, based on the supplier's expertise, that enhance or expand on the above areas. Innovative or locally relevant content is encouraged where it adds value to the training aims.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019281-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DESIGN MIDLANDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 09:10 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019281-2026
- 13 Jan 2026 at 09:36 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002494-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019281-2026
  4th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002494-2026
  13th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://app.panacea-software.com/LGA-Sourcing/eRFX-Suppliers/Open.aspx?requirementId=9557a987-6d09-4825-8c4c-258f2d47f5b9
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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