Scope
Reference
LG-04562
Description
In order to support the responsible adoption of AI by councils, the LGA wishes to work with a supplier to develop a toolkit to support councils to evaluate new and existing AI focused initiatives.
The toolkit will provide practical, versatile, clear, and concise support to council officers, enabling them to confidently design and conduct evaluations of AI solutions.
It should be developed in collaboration with local government digital officers, AI practitioners, and senior leaders, ensuring it reflects the realities of the sector.
This should reflect existing procurement and assurance processes and existing AI evaluation guidance from central government, but should be responsive to local government contexts.
The toolkit must be grounded in the local government context and informed by the lived experiences of AI adoption at the local level. It should focus on the specific challenges that councils face in evaluating AI, rather than drawing too narrowly on insights from the general evaluation literature.
Total value (estimated)
- £25,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 5 January 2026 to 31 March 2026
- Possible extension to 31 July 2026
- 6 months, 27 days
Description of possible extension:
At the buyers discretion if the contract has not been delivered to quality or time.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Submission
Enquiry deadline
2 December 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
9 December 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
All award criteria included in the attached documents.
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: Ellie Stewart
Email: ellie.stewart@local.gov.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Private utility