AI Delivery Partner for Local Government Support

Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA)

Published: Sep 18, 2026

Updated: Sep 18, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the information and communication technology and governance and public administration sectors, with a focus on artificial intelligence and Decentralization. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 100,000. Proposals must be submitted before October 8, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the information and communication technology sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The purpose of the commission is to secure a multi-disciplinary delivery partner with the local government knowledge, AI expertise, research capability and practical content delivery skills required to help the LGA meet pre-agreed programme objectives by 31 March 2027. The LGA will provide direction, convene councils and key stakeholders, lead engagement activity, and ensuring alignment with existing priorities. Drawing on its extensive networks and sector expertise, the LGA will support the supplier to deliver outputs that are credible, practical and responsive to the needs of councils. The LGA will retain ownership of all content, outputs and intellectual property developed through the commission.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on September 18, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 088677-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA)

Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA) has issued 61 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 13 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Information & Communication Technology, and Education & Training. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: September 18, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 088677-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is October 8, 2026. You have 19 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA) in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £100,000 - £100,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.