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title: "Devolution Support - Cumbria"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a352"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT (IDEA)"
published: "2026-06-01"
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# Devolution Support - Cumbria

Buyer: IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT (IDEA)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a352

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## Summary

The Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA) is undertaking a procurement process titled "Devolution Support - Cumbria", under the industry category of research and development and related consultancy services. This procurement involves facilitating a support programme for local authorities in Cumbria, specifically targeting Cumberland Council, Westmorland and Furness Council, and the emerging Mayoral Strategic Authority. The process is currently at the tender stage with an open competition method being used below the threshold. Interested parties have until 15 June 2026 to submit bids, with the enquiry period ending on 10 June 2026. The tender, valued at £30,000, is focused on the delivery of workshops and discussions as a service, taking place in person within the United Kingdom, and is governed by legal basis 2023/54 under UK legislation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in designing and delivering strategic leadership workshops and discussions, particularly those experienced in supporting political and managerial leadership. Companies or individuals with a background in providing consultancy services to local governments will find this contract appealing. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE). Engaging in this procurement could expand their portfolio and forge important relationships within the local authority sector in sub-central government, potentially facilitating further opportunities for collaboration and growth in the public sector consulting space.

## Notice

As part of its ongoing support to the sector, the Local Government Association (LGA) wishes to receive bids from individuals, organisations, or sole traders to design, facilitate, and deliver a programme of support for the local authorities and combined authority of Cumbria. This programme will include a number (approximately 8-12) sessions of workshops and discussions across the political and managerial leadership of the local authorities of Cumberland Council, Westmorland and Furness Council, and the emerging Mayoral Strategic Authority. We are seeking bids from suppliers who have the expertise to design and run sessions both in person.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051225-2026 |
| 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 | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2026 - 30 Mar 2027 |
| 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2026 at 09:15 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051225-2026
- 29 May 2026 at 14:38 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050952-2026
- 26 May 2026 at 11:29 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048669-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051225-2026
  1st June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050952-2026
  29th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048669-2026
  26th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://app.panacea-software.com/LGA-Sourcing/eRFX-Suppliers/Open.aspx?requirementId=d632ae37-d51e-46fb-8ffd-05da393d09b4
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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