Tenders/Rewiring the State – accelerating the benefits of devolution

Rewiring the State – accelerating the benefits of devolution

Local Government Association (LGA)

Published: Nov 10, 2026

Updated: Nov 10, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the social protection and Research sectors, with a focus on Innovation. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

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 social protection 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

This project will contribute to the LGA’s Public Service Reform and Innovation Policy Committee Priority Goals for 2026/27 by helping make meaningful progress towards a devolution agreement that brings powers closer to councils and communities. This project will explore how the Government can ensure that places without Strategic Authorities begin experiencing the benefits of devolution before and alongside the establishment of fully operational Strategic Authorities. The purpose is to develop evidence-based recommendations for Government to incorporate into the implementation of Rewiring the State and related devolution reforms. This project will contribute to the LGA’s Public Service Reform and Innovation Policy Committee Priority Goals for 2026/27 by helping make meaningful progress towards a devolution agreement that brings powers closer to councils and communities. This project will explore how the Government can ensure that places without Strategic Authorities begin experiencing the benefits of devolution before and alongside the establishment of fully operational Strategic Authorities. The purpose is to develop evidence-based recommendations for Government to incorporate into the implementation of Rewiring the State and related devolution reforms.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on November 10, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 106824-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Local Government Association (LGA)

Local Government Association (LGA) has issued 18 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Social Protection & Welfare, and Urban Development & Housing. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: November 10, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

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

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 106824-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

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