Local Government Data Sharing Playbook: Multi-Agency Sharing in Children’s Social Care
The contract covers the development of one module for the Local Government Association’s data sharing playbook, focused on designing, establishing, managing and maintaining multi-agency data sharing arrangements in public-sector Children’s Social Care. The buyer is the Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA), operating in the local government improvement and development sector, with the work contributing to guidance for councils. The supplier is expected to produce a practical module within a wider playbook of five to seven modules, addressing difficult and complex information-sharing arrangements across agencies. The estimated contract value is £50,000, with the tender details not specifying a contract duration or delivery timetable. Delivery is required across the United Kingdom, for use by councils and public-sector partners involved in Children’s Social Care. The critical qualification requirement is demonstrated expertise in designing and operating multi-agency data-sharing arrangements within public-sector Children’s Social Care.
Buyer: Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA). Source: Find a Tender. Updated 19 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £50k
- Bids close: 9 Nov 2026
- Location: Westminster
- Procedure: Below threshold - open competition
- Contract period: 30 Nov 2026 to 31 Mar 2027
- Category: Research and development consultancy services (73200000)
From the official notice
The LGA is compiling a data sharing playbook comprising 5-7 modules to help councils navigate difficult and complex sharing arrangements. This tender invites submissions for a module on designing, setting up, managing and maintaining multi-agency sharing within Children’s Social Care in the public sector.
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 9 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £50k.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
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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