LGA Local Government Devolution Leadership Essentials Course
The contract covers the design, development and delivery of a new in-person, two-day training course for councillors on local government devolution during the 2026/27 programme year. The buyer is the Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA), operating within the local government improvement and development sector on behalf of the Local Government Association. The appointed provider will be expected to create the course programme and training materials, and deliver the resulting sessions to the required standard for participating councillors. The estimated contract value is £7,000, with delivery planned during 2026/27; no specific contract end date or delivery locations are stated. The course will be delivered in person, but the regions or sites have not been specified. The critical qualification requirement is the ability to design and deliver relevant devolution training for councillors, as no separate certification or formal eligibility requirement is identified in the available tender details.
Buyer: Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA). Source: Find a Tender. Updated 28 Sept 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £7k
- Bids close: 26 Oct 2026
- Location: Westminster
- Procedure: Below threshold - open competition
- Contract period: 2 Nov 2026 to 1 Aug 2027
- Category: Research and development services and related consultancy services (73000000)
From the official notice
The LGA will run a new in person two-day training course for councillors during 2026/27, on the subject of devolution. We require a provider to design and create the programme and deliver the training.
View the official notice
Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 26 Oct 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £7k.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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