Scope
Reference
EARLY CAREERS
Description
The LGA seeks to appoint a strategic delivery partner for our Early Careers and Apprenticeships Support Programme 2026. This programme provides expertise and delivery of services to councils as employers at a national, regional and local level for councils in England.
Total value (estimated)
- £30,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 18 March 2026 to 31 December 2026
- Possible extension to 31 March 2027
- 1 year, 14 days
Description of possible extension:
Possible extension for a further three months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 79634000 - Career guidance services
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
5 March 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
16 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality of Quote | Quality | 60% |
| Cost | Cost | 40% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
Request For Quotation UPTO £30k Early Careers & Apprenticeship Support programme 2026.docx
LGA Purchase Order Terms and Conditions.docx
Contracting authority
Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA)
- Companies House: 03675577
18 smith square
london
sw1p 3hz
United Kingdom
Contact name: Camilla Camilla.Galway-Cooper
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government