Scope
Description
The LGA Graduate programmes invite suppliers to attend a 'meet the buyer' session with the team. At this virtual event, the team will run through what each of our programmes are and the types of tenders we expect to run. This session will specifically focus around:
Our marketing work which could include videography, photography, graduate promotional services, and support promoting the programme to students and graduates
Our recruitment work which could include assessment design, assessment delivery, and assessors.
For further information about our programmes and the types of marketing and recruitment we do please visit:
https://www.local.gov.uk/pathways-to-planning
The format of the session will be a presentation from the team followed by a structured discussion with suppliers. The topics of discussion will be circulated in advance on 23rd February 2026.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 1 April 2027
- 1 year, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79342000 - Marketing services
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
1 March 2026
Engagement process description
The LGA Graduate programmes invite suppliers to attend a 'meet the buyer' session with the team. At this virtual event, the team will run through what each of our programmes are and the types of tenders we expect to run. This session will specifically focus around:
Our marketing work which could include videography, photography, graduate promotional services, and support promoting the programme to students and graduates
Our recruitment work which could include assessment design, assessment delivery, and assessors.
For further information about our programmes and the types of marketing and recruitment we do please visit:
https://www.local.gov.uk/pathways-to-planning
The format of the session will be a presentation from the team followed by a structured discussion with suppliers. The topics of discussion will be circulated in advance on 23rd February 2026.
The event will be run on 2 March 2026, 11am-12pm. Suppliers are asked to provide their contact details if they are interested in attending and an invitation will be sent to them.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contracting authority
IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT
- Companies House: 03675577
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYRW-6354-VTHM
18 Smith Square
London
SW1P 3HZ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Tanya Khatun
Email: ITandBusinessmanagement@local.gov.uk
Website: http://www.local.gov.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government