--- title: "Children's services governance adviser (with notice)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ce17" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06ce17" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06ce17.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06ce17.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT (IDEA)" published: "2026-07-17" --- # Children's services governance adviser (with notice) Buyer: IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT (IDEA) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ce17 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06ce17) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06ce17.json) ## Summary The Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA) is conducting an active tender for the role of Children's Services Governance Adviser, with the procurement process currently in the tender stage. The tender involves open competition and is categorised under development consultancy services. Based in London, the IDeA seeks to enhance children's services and SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) delivery across nine regions in the United Kingdom. The deadline for tender submissions is 3rd August 2026, with the successful contract commencing from 17th August 2026 and ending on 31st March 2027, potentially extendable by an additional year. For all electronic submissions, a link through the procurement platform is necessary. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in governance improvement, political leadership, and member development. Organisations or consultants with experience in supporting children's services governance and who possess strong political awareness would be well-suited to participate. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in consultancy services related to local government reforms and partnership governance could find this a valuable opportunity to apply their skills and expand business networks, given the emphasis on direct collaboration with corporate and political leaders. The contract, approximate value of £39,000, includes up to 60 days of support work, combining virtual and face-to-face engagements, making it an attractive option for consultants seeking regional influence within the UK. ## Notice The Local Government Association (LGA) is the national membership body for local authorities. It works on behalf of member councils to support, promote, and improve local government. The LGA delivers a programme of children's services leadership support to councils and corporate and political leaders. The LGA is seeking to appoint up to two experienced Children's Services Governance Advisers to provide specialist support to councils across the nine regions. The advisers will work with elected members, senior officers and system partners to strengthen governance arrangements that support effective children's services and SEND delivery. This will include supporting councils to respond to significant organisational or system change, including implementing Children's Social Care reforms, SEND reform, local government reorganisation, and changing partnership arrangements. To do this the advisers will undertake direct work with corporate and political leaders including scrutiny committees and corporate parenting boards. The role requires individuals with strong professional credibility, excellent political awareness, and significant experience of supporting improvement within children's services governance and/or wider partnership governance systems. Contracts will commence as soon as possible and run until 31 March 2027, with an option to extend for a further year at the LGA's discretion. Each contract will comprise up to 60 days of support and the role will involve a combination of virtual and face-to-face delivery and may occasionally require evening commitments. Service requirements: Governance Improvement and Diagnostic Support Political Leadership and Member Development Partnership Governance and System Leadership Developing networks and relationships Contribution to the LGA Improvement Offer (Greater detail of the Services are set out in Appendix 2 of draft contract and ITT held within the procurement platform) To submit, please use the below link to our procurement platform, where you'll need to 'register a new account' at the bottom of the page. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: With an option to extend for a further year at the LGA's discretion. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067910-2026 | | 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 | 17 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £39,000 | | Lots value | £39,000 | | 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 - 73220000 - Development consultancy services ## Release History - 17 Jul 2026 at 14:14 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067910-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067910-2026 17th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-19360 ## Notice URLs - https://app.panacea-software.com/LGA-Sourcing/eRFX-Suppliers/OpenReq.aspx?requirementId=d21a362a-5f86-4ba2-9494-8fffdd6d91df - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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