---
title: "Early Careers and Apprenticeship Support Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065eb3"
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published: "2026-02-27"
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# Early Careers and Apprenticeship Support Programme

Buyer: IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT (IDEA)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065eb3

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## Summary

The Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA) is seeking a strategic delivery partner for its Early Careers and Apprenticeship Support Programme 2026. This tender falls under the category of training services and aims to support councils in England with expertise at local, regional, and national levels. Located in London, the agency is targeting the award phase for the procurement process, with a submission deadline set for 16 March 2026. Interested parties should be aware that the electronic submission policy allows submissions until the specified deadline, with enquiries closing on 5 March 2026. The procurement method is open competition, below the threshold, which encourages a broad range of potential suppliers to participate.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on training and education services. With a contract value of £30,000 and potential for renewal, it is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their service offerings to public authorities at the sub-central government level. The requirement for quality and cost considerations in the award criteria showcases an emphasis on delivering high-value solutions. Businesses with expertise in career guidance, adult, and higher education services will find this tender well-aligned with their capabilities. Engaging in this project can lead to strengthened partnerships with local governments and an enhanced reputation in the public sector market.

## Notice

The LGA seeks to appoint a strategic delivery partner for our Early Careers and Apprenticeships Support Programme 2026. This programme provides expertise and delivery of services to councils as employers at a national, regional and local level for councils in England.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Possible extension for a further three months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018081-2026 |
| 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 | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000 |
| 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

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 79634000 - Career guidance services
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 15:47 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018081-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018081-2026
  27th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12714
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12715

## Notice URLs

- https://app.panacea-software.com/LGA-Sourcing/eRFX-Suppliers/Open.aspx?requirementId=baedced7-ec26-47a3-939f-c73e2392ce11
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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