Devolution Support - Cumbria

Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA)

Published: May 29, 2026

Updated: May 30, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the governance and public administration sector, with a focus on Decentralization. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 30,000. Proposals must be submitted before June 7, 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 governance and public administration 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

As part of its ongoing support to the sector, the Local Government Association (LGA) wishes to receive bids from individuals, organisations, or sole traders to design, facilitate, and deliver a programme of support for the local authorities and combined authority of Cumbria. This programme will include a number (approximately 8-12) sessions of workshops and discussions across the political and managerial leadership of the local authorities of Cumberland Council, Westmorland and Furness Council, and the emerging Mayoral Strategic Authority. We are seeking bids from suppliers who have the expertise to design and run sessions both in person.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on May 29, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 050952-2026. 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 30 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 12 currently open and 6 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Information & Communication Technology, and Health & Medical. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: May 29, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

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 Governance & Public Administration 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 £30,000 - £30,000. 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.

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 050952-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is June 7, 2026. You have 9 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.