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title: "Support for local authority performance management - panels, action learning sets and case studies"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069c0a"
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buyer: "IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT (IDEA)"
published: "2026-07-08"
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# Support for local authority performance management - panels, action learning sets and case studies

Buyer: IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT (IDEA)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069c0a

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## Summary

The public procurement process, initiated by the Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA), is titled "Support for local authority performance management – panels, action learning sets and case studies." This tender is aligned with the public undertaking category and the industry classification of research consultancy services (CPV code: 73210000). The procurement process was conducted through an open competition below the threshold, with key activities taking place in London, UK. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Avie Consultancy Limited on 8 July 2026. The contract is set to commence on 9 July 2026 and conclude on 31 March 2027, with a potential extension up to 2029. The tender focused on improving local authority performance management through virtual panels, action learning sets, and the production of case studies.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with experience in performance management and facilitation of collaborative learning. The tender was competitive, attracting seven bids, all of which were from small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The awarded contract, valued at £34,020 gross, indicates a robust opportunity for consultancy firms to engage in meaningful work with local authorities under the IDeA’s remit. Businesses that excel in providing high-quality solutions and effective learning interventions stand to benefit, especially those that can demonstrate expertise in virtual facilitation and engaging with public sector clients. The open procurement method encourages participation from diverse businesses, especially SMEs, ensuring a competitive environment conducive to business expansion.

## Notice

As part of the performance management workstream we are looking to run a series of virtual performance management panels for small groups of officers, as well as action learning sets (or similar) to bring together performance management officers to discuss the challenges they face and share learning. In addition to this, we are looking to produce two case studies from attendees of these sessions.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: An extension may be possible, at the Buyer's sole discretion, for 2027/28 and 2028/29.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064263-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,000 |
| Lots value | £29,000 |
| Awards value | £28,350 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AVIE CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2026 at 13:15 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064263-2026
- 19 May 2026 at 13:51 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045801-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064263-2026
  8th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045801-2026
  19th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://app.panacea-software.com/LGA-Sourcing/eRFX-Suppliers/OpenReq.aspx?requirementId=977f190b-0ad9-44ee-8753-a7eecb5e6b76
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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