Scope
Reference
LG-04708
Description
This research seeks to build upon a recommendation made by the Local Government Association's (LGA) Force for Growth report, which called for the LGA to build an evidence base and share best practice on 'promoting strategies for attracting and leveraging investment to deliver equitable, sustainable outcomes.
Review good practice in strategies for attracting investment: how can the four pillars identified in the Force for Growth report play a part in this; and what is the read across to the four following critical influencing factors
o Devolution - what does good sub-regional / regional collaboration look like; who should do what? How do sub-national bodies fit into the picture e.g. Subnational bodies: lessons learned from established and emerging approaches | Local Government Association?
o Funding and flexibility - how have councils innovated to maximise their efforts to attract investment; what talent do they need to help achieve this? What services are key? What are key datasets and information that they should provide?
o Political leadership - is there a long-term vision and strategy that sets out how the council seeks to attract investment?
o Connectivity across tiers - is it levering-in support from across the council, from regional partners and from government?
The research should tap into and seek to understand what public and private sector investors (including those overseas) are looking for, reviewing key insights from organisations such as: Confederation of British Industry, Federation of Small Businesses, British Chambers of Commerce, Make UK, Visit England, British Property Federation; it should draw out what they most value when looking to invest; how do they assess one opportunity from another.
It should serve as a guide for councils and in devolved areas, how they work with their constituent MSAs. It should also consider what the dynamic looks like for local authorities not yet in a devolved area.
Total value (estimated)
- £15,000 excluding VAT
- £18,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 18 February 2026 to 30 April 2026
- 2 months, 11 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
9 February 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
13 February 2026, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality 90 % Sub criteria for quality scoring Relevant skills & experience, including references 30% Credible delivery methodology and demonstrate ability to work flexibly with client to meet project... |
Quality | 90% |
| Price | Price 10% |
Price | 10% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Local Government Association (LGA)
- Companies House: 11177145
18 smith square
london
sw1p 3hz
United Kingdom
Contact name: Alexander Howell
Email: alex.howell@local.gov.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)