E-learning for the Pathways to Planning Surveying strand

Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA)

Published: Jul 24, 2026

Updated: Jul 25, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the education and training and information and communication technology sectors, with a focus on Higher Education, Vocational Training and education technology. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 25,000. Proposals must be submitted before August 10, 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 civil works in the education and training sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Pathways to Planning is a graduate recruitment and development programme within the Local Government Association (LGA) Leadership Team. The programme supports councils by attracting, developing, and retaining talented graduates in planning and surveying professions, helping local government build the skills and capacity needed to meet future workforce demands. Since launching in 2023, Pathways to Planning has placed over 200 planning graduates across more than 100 councils. Participants undertake a fully funded, accredited master's degree while gaining practical experience in local government roles. In October 2025, the programme expanded to include a Surveying Strand, which places graduates into surveying and construction-related roles within local authorities, including Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Building Control, Construction Project Management, and Real Estate and Property Management. Graduates complete accredited postgraduate qualifications, typically recognised by professional bodies such as RICS, CABE, or CIOB. The strand is expected to support around 50 learners initially, with capacity to grow in future cohorts. The programme has been developed in response to increasing workforce pressures within local government and the Government's ambition to deliver 1.5 million homes, recognising the need for greater surveying and development expertise within councils. To support new entrants, the LGA is seeking a supplier to design and deliver an introductory e-learning programme for Surveying Strand graduates. Similar to the existing Planning Strand offer, the course will provide a foundation before graduates begin their placements and master's studies. As many participants have degrees in unrelated subjects and little prior knowledge of surveying, the learning must be accessible, engaging, and easy to understand. The e-learning should introduce graduates to the surveying profession, key terminology, professional roles, expectations of postgraduate study, and how to maximise development opportunities throughout the programme. The course is intended to provide a broad introduction rather than detailed technical training, which graduates will receive through their university studies and workplace experience. It will form part of the LGA's wider learning and development offer, helping to develop a skilled, knowledgeable, and sustainable surveying workforce within local government.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on July 24, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 070467-2026. 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 49 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 8 currently open and 9 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: July 24, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

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 070467-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 10, 2026. You have 16 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 Works contract in the Education & Training 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 £25,000 - £25,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.