---
title: "Branded Merchandise for LGA Graduate Programmes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064785"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT (IDEA)"
published: "2026-02-04"
---

# Branded Merchandise for LGA Graduate Programmes

Buyer: IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT (IDEA)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064785

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## Summary

The Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA) is currently in the tender stage of procuring branded merchandise for its Local Government Association (LGA) Graduate Programmes. This opportunity falls within the industry categories of printing and related services, recruitment services, and printed matter and related products. The procurement is being conducted using an open competition method, with an estimated value of £30,000. The procurement process is based in London, UK, and submissions are accepted electronically. Interested suppliers must submit their tenders by 17:00 on 19th February 2026, with the opportunity to ask any questions by 17:00 on 17th February 2026. The contract period is slated from 2nd March 2026 to 2nd March 2027, with potential for a 12-month extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in promotional and printing services, as well as suppliers of marketing and branded materials. The contract is well-suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, due to its value and specification. The opportunity's focus on quality and cost, with cost accounting for 40% and quality for 60% of the evaluation criteria, encourages competitive bids that demonstrate both value for money and high-quality service delivery. Businesses that can provide flexible and responsive supply of branded goods will find this tender particularly advantageous for expanding their reach in the public sector market.

## Notice

We are looking to purchase branded goods for each scheme to promote themselves to audiences such as, but not exclusive to, current university students and recent graduates. Branded goods will be needed on an ad hoc basis at the LGA's request over the next 12 months. The maximum value of this piece of work could be spread amongst several different bidders.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 12 months with an option for a further extension of 12 months subject to the LGA's discretion and continued funding from MHCLG

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010228-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 2 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,000 |
| Lots value | £24,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 79800000 - Printing and related services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 23:16 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010228-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010228-2026
  4th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11453

## Notice URLs

- https://app.panacea-software.com/LGA-Sourcing/eRFX-Suppliers/Open.aspx?requirementId=94a86189-4a65-4f69-be7a-91c998862e3b
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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