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title: "Design and Build of the 'Innovation Zone' at the LGA Annual Conference & Exhibition 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066906"
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buyer: "IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT (IDEA)"
published: "2026-03-12"
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# Design and Build of the 'Innovation Zone' at the LGA Annual Conference & Exhibition 2026

Buyer: IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT (IDEA)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066906

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## Summary

The Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA) is currently seeking tenders for the design and build of the 'Innovation Zone' at the LGA Annual Conference & Exhibition 2026. This project involves creating a feature area within the Bourne Lounge of the Bournemouth International Centre that serves as a creative hub showcasing innovative practices for local government. The tender is in its active stage, with the procurement initiated under an open method, allowing for below threshold competition. Interested parties must submit their bids by 16:00 on 17th April 2026, with the enquiry period closing at the end of 19th March 2026. The project falls under services in the industry category, specifically regarding fair and exhibition organisation, and event services.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in event organisation and construction services to expand their portfolio in public sector projects. Ideal candidates include SMEs and VCSEs, particularly those experienced in integrating creative design and branding to enhance event experiences. The contract period runs from 30th April to 8th July 2026, offering a substantial opportunity to showcase expertise during a high-profile conference. With strong emphasis on both quality and price in awarding the contract, businesses with innovative approaches and competitive pricing strategies are well-suited to vie for this opportunity.

## Notice

To design and build a feature area named the 'Innovation Zone' within the Bourne Lounge of the Bournemouth International Centre as part of the LGA Annual Conference & Exhibition. Described as 'the beating heart' of the event, the Innovation Zone is a core part of the event each year - showcasing a diverse range of sessions demonstrating innovative practice and approaches from across the sector, addressing some of the biggest challenges facing local government. Sessions take part concurrently with the main event programme and have a strong focus on peer to peer learning through case study examples. The use of materials, overall colours and corporate branding should be the same throughout the Zone. It will be the creative centre of the conference and should visually reflect this.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022601-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 8 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | £35,000 |
| 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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services
- 79956000 - Fair and exhibition organisation services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2026 at 18:32 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022601-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022601-2026
  12th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13214
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13215
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13216

## Notice URLs

- https://app.panacea-software.com/LGA-Sourcing/eRFX-Suppliers/Open.aspx?requirementId=ce83fe14-081e-44f6-af17-40431f5a6868
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.local.gov.uk

## Provenance

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