--- title: "Meet the buyer-LGA Graduate Programmes" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065576" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065576" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065576.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065576.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT" published: "2026-02-16" --- # Meet the buyer-LGA Graduate Programmes Buyer: IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065576 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065576) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065576.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being initiated by the Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government based in London, United Kingdom, with a focus on the 'Meet the Buyer-LGA Graduate Programmes'. In the planning stage, this contract seeks services within the marketing and recruitment categories, with the procurement method being tender. A virtual "meet the buyer" session will be hosted on 2 March 2026 from 11 am to 12 pm, allowing potential suppliers to engage with the team. Key dates include the advance circulation of discussion topics on 23 February 2026 and the scheduling of the session itself, which closes its window to express interest on 1 March 2026. This tender provides business growth opportunities for companies specialising in marketing, particularly videography, photography, promotional services for graduates, as well as recruitment services like assessment design and delivery. Businesses capable of fulfilling these requirements, especially SMEs and VCSEs, would find this contract appealing, as it aligns with their core competencies. The contract period is scheduled from 1 April 2026 to 1 April 2027, providing a substantial timeframe for sustained collaboration. Engaging in this tender could facilitate entry into the public sector market for businesses with expertise in these areas. ## Notice The LGA Graduate programmes invite suppliers to attend a 'meet the buyer' session with the team. At this virtual event, the team will run through what each of our programmes are and the types of tenders we expect to run. This session will specifically focus around: Our marketing work which could include videography, photography, graduate promotional services, and support promoting the programme to students and graduates Our recruitment work which could include assessment design, assessment delivery, and assessors. For further information about our programmes and the types of marketing and recruitment we do please visit: https://www.local.gov.uk/our-support/councillor-and-officer-development/impact-local-government-graduate-programme https://www.local.gov.uk/pathways-to-planning The format of the session will be a presentation from the team followed by a structured discussion with suppliers. The topics of discussion will be circulated in advance on 23rd February 2026. ### Planning Information The LGA Graduate programmes invite suppliers to attend a 'meet the buyer' session with the team. At this virtual event, the team will run through what each of our programmes are and the types of tenders we expect to run. This session will specifically focus around: Our marketing work which could include videography, photography, graduate promotional services, and support promoting the programme to students and graduates Our recruitment work which could include assessment design, assessment delivery, and assessors. For further information about our programmes and the types of marketing and recruitment we do please visit: https://www.local.gov.uk/our-support/councillor-and-officer-development/impact-local-government-graduate-programme https://www.local.gov.uk/pathways-to-planning The format of the session will be a presentation from the team followed by a structured discussion with suppliers. The topics of discussion will be circulated in advance on 23rd February 2026. The event will be run on 2 March 2026, 11am-12pm. Suppliers are asked to provide their contact details if they are interested in attending and an invitation will be sent to them. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014070-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Mar 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT | | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79342000 - Marketing services - 79600000 - Recruitment services ## Release History - 16 Feb 2026 at 20:52 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014070-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014070-2026 16th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.local.gov.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.local.gov.uk/our-support/councillor-and-officer-development/impact-local-government-graduate-programme - https://www.local.gov.uk/pathways-to-planning ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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