--- title: "LGA Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Leadership Essentials Course for Councillors" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d049" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d049" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d049.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d049.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT (IDEA)" published: "2026-07-21" --- # LGA Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Leadership Essentials Course for Councillors Buyer: IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT (IDEA) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d049 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d049) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d049.json) ## Summary The Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA) is seeking a supplier to deliver an updated "Leadership Essentials" programme as part of the Local Government Association's (LGA) initiatives. This procurement, classified under personal development training services, focuses on councillors grappling with local government reorganisation. The programme will be held in London, United Kingdom, and will run twice in November 2026 and January 2027. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with an open method below the threshold value, allowing for broad competition. Key deadlines include the tender submission, due by 21st August 2026, and the enquiry period, ending on 11th August 2026. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in leadership development, training, and consultancy services, particularly those targeting governmental organisations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, leveraging potential reserved participation benefits. The contract offers a renewal option subject to the LGA’s discretion, providing ongoing business prospects. Enterprises capable of designing and delivering transformative training programmes will be well-positioned to compete effectively in this open competition, driving innovations in leadership education for local government officials navigating significant structural changes. The contract value is £9,000 with potential extensions based on continued funding. ## Notice The Local Government Association (LGA) delivers a range of leadership development programmes to help councillors strengthen their leadership skills, share experiences, and respond effectively to the challenges facing local government. Part of our suite of development opportunities for local political leaders is "Leadership Essentials". Leadership Essentials is a series of events designed as themed learning opportunities that concentrate on a specific portfolio area such as Planning or Children's Services, or a specific theme such as communications. These programmes run with a maximum of 24 delegates. They include a mix of class-room learning, small-group work and action learning/coaching. The LGA is seeking a supplier to update and deliver an in-person Leadership Essentials programme on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), which will run twice, in November 2026 and January 2027. The programme is aimed at councillors in authorities undergoing reorganisation, including Shadow Councillors, Joint Committee members, Leaders, Deputy Leaders, and relevant Portfolio Holders and Committee Chairs. LGR represents the most significant structural change to local government in decades, with councils in two-tier areas and some neighbouring unitary authorities moving towards new unitary council arrangements. Affected local councils have now completed their proposals, with the aim that they best meet local needs, are informed by local views, support the Government's devolution plans and enable stronger community engagement and empowerment. The programme will therefore help councillors understand the evolving LGR landscape and develop the leadership skills needed to navigate complex change programmes and support successful implementation. Building on the success of the 2025/26 programme, which achieved 100% positive participant feedback, the successful supplier will refresh the existing content to reflect recent developments and decisions on new unitary authority geographies. The programme should equip councillors with the confidence, capability, knowledge, and awareness required to lead the LGR agenda locally, while supporting effective governance, stakeholder engagement, and organisational change. Delivery may also be supported by an LGA Member peer working alongside the provider. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: Option to extend the contract for 12 months subject to the LGA's discretion and continued funding from MHCLG. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068896-2026 | | 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 | 21 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Sep 2026 - 1 Aug 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,000 | | Lots value | £9,000 | | 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 - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development - 80570000 - Personal development training services ## Release History - 21 Jul 2026 at 16:07 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068896-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068896-2026 21st July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://app.panacea-software.com/LGA-Sourcing/eRFX-Suppliers/OpenReq.aspx?requirementId=050e2653-f305-4b3f-a22a-5e7db52c0c1e - 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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