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title: "Refresh of 'Cultural Strategy in a Box'"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067111"
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published: "2026-03-23"
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# Refresh of 'Cultural Strategy in a Box'

Buyer: LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (LGA)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067111

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## Summary

The Local Government Association (LGA) is overseeing an active procurement process titled "Refresh of ‘Cultural Strategy in a Box’". This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research and development services and related consultancy services. The buyer, LGA, situated in London at 18 Smith Square, aims to update its existing guidance for local cultural strategies, a collaboration with Arts Council England (ACE). The procurement follows an open method under the special regime of light touch, with a gross value of £10,000. Key dates include the end of the enquiry period on 3rd April 2026 and the tender submission deadline on 10th April 2026, with the contract period extending from 17th April 2026 to 31st March 2027.

This tender offers robust opportunities for businesses with expertise in cultural strategy consultancy and research services. Firms, particularly SMEs that can demonstrate relevant skills and experience, are encouraged to compete. The evaluation criteria include cost (40%) and quality (60%), emphasising relevant skills and experience, delivery methodology, ability to deliver within the set timescale, and commitment to quality assurance, equality, diversity, inclusion, social value, and environmental practices. With a focus on enhancing local government resources and methodologies, businesses equipped to support strategic cultural development within local councils are positioned to benefit significantly from this opportunity.

## Notice

The Local Government Association (LGA) and Arts Council England (ACE) are seeking a suitably experienced consultant to support a refresh of its 'Cultural Strategy in a Box' guidance, to ensure it remains relevant, practical and usable for councils operating in the current local government context. The existing resource is well regarded and provides a robust end to end methodology for developing local cultural strategies. However, it predates significant changes in the policy, governance and operating environment for local government. This commission will focus on updating, refining and strengthening the existing product, rather than rewriting it wholesale. The refreshed guidance will support councils to use culture as a strategic, cross cutting lever across place based priorities, within conditions of financial constraint, reorganisation and multi tier governance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026120-2026 |
| 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 | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| Lots value | £10,000 |
| 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 | LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (LGA) |
| 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 10:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026120-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026120-2026
  23rd March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://app.panacea-software.com/LGA-Sourcing/eRFX-Suppliers/Open.aspx?requirementId=3de72004-8ea4-45c5-9cee-c287a289b946
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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