Scope
Description
As part of the LGA's graduate programme, Pathways to Planning, the LGA wishes to receive bids from individuals, organisations or sole traders to create, design, and testing of situational judgement tests to be used in stage one of our application processes. Pathways to Planning will require a minimum of twenty-four questions to be designed and tested which are dedicated to the topic of planning, chartered surveying, and construction project management in a local government context. The programme expects the test to measure each of its competencies three times. Please note our competencies are currently being reviewed to ensure they meet the requirements of the three professions: planning, chartered surveying, and construction project management in a local government context. This piece of work is due to be finished by 27th June 2025.
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Total value (estimated)
- £90,000 excluding VAT
- £108,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 11 June 2025 to 12 June 2026
- Possible extension to 12 June 2028
- 3 years, 2 days
Description of possible extension:
The contract is for one year, but with the option to extend further for two period of 12months for either/both programmes at the LGA's discretion and depending on the LGA's review of services and budgetary approval
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
23 May 2025, 12:59am
Tender submission deadline
29 May 2025, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criterion 2 | Long criteria description |
Quality | 70% |
| Criterion 1 | Long criteria description |
Cost | 30% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Local Government Association
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPLL-6427-QNDD
Local Government House, 18 Smith Square
London
SW1P 3HZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government