Scope
Reference
LGDC
Description
The objective of this procurement is to appoint a provider to co-produce three key documents for the Local Government Disability Champions Network (LGDCN) toolkit. This work will build on the existing accessible meetings guide and preliminary discussions held by the network, ensuring that the final outputs are robust, evidence-based, and informed by lived experience.
The commissioned provider will work collaboratively with the LGA and voluntary steering groups to deliver high-quality guidance that supports disabled councillors and those who work with them. This will contribute to the following Key Performance Indicator (KPI) under the LGA's Sector Support Programme 2025/26:
• KPI: Work with the Disability Champions Network to co-produce a plan for a toolkit by end of September 2025, with documents completed by end of March 2026.
Required Deliverables:
The successful provider will be expected to deliver the following outputs:
Guide to Support for Newly Elected Disabled Councillors:
• Co-produce practical guidance for councils and councillors on supporting disabled members from election onwards.
Reasonable Adjustment Policy for Councils:
• Provide guidance on creating a reasonable adjustments policy and/or develop a model policy that councils can adopt or adapt to meet their legal obligations and promote inclusion.
Guide to Access to Work for Councillors:
• Produce clear, accessible guidance on how councillors can access the government support scheme Access to Work, including eligibility criteria.
Total value (estimated)
- £5,500 excluding VAT
- £6,600 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 20 January 2026 to 30 March 2026
- 2 months, 11 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Submission
Enquiry deadline
7 January 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
12 January 2026, 9:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 80% |
| Price | Price | 20% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA)
- Companies House: 03675577
18 smith square
london
sw1p 3hz
United Kingdom
Contact name: Karen Denyer
Email: karen.denyer@local.gov.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government