Sector research for councils to learn from collaborative ICT delivery in local government
The contract covers research into the practical factors that support successful collaborative ICT delivery across multiple local authorities. The buyer is the Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA), an organisation supporting improvement and development in the local government sector. The supplier will examine a range of shared ICT arrangements, including lead-authority models, partnership structures, jointly managed services and other approaches where councils share responsibility for ICT delivery, and will identify the operating, accountability, decision-making and service-performance arrangements that should be established from the outset. The estimated contract value is £29,999, although the available details do not state the contract duration or completion timeframe. The research will be delivered across the United Kingdom. The most critical stated requirement is that the work must address collaborative ICT delivery involving more than one council rather than focusing only on formal shared-service models.
Buyer: Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA). Source: Find a Tender. Updated 16 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £30k
- Bids close: 16 Nov 2026
- Location: Westminster
- Procedure: Below threshold - open competition
- Contract period: 1 Dec 2026 to 31 Mar 2027
- Category: Research and development services and related consultancy services (73000000)
From the official notice
The purpose of the research is to understand the practical factors that contribute to successful delivery when ICT services are provided across more than one organisation and to identify the arrangements that should be established from the outset to support effective operations, accountability, decision-making and service performance. Rather than focusing solely on formal shared service models, the research should consider a range of collaborative ICT delivery arrangements, including lead authority models, partnership arrangements, jointly managed services and other approaches where responsibility for ICT delivery is shared across multiple councils.
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 16 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £30k.
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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