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Published 27 Feb 2026, 13:16 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Video Interview Platform for LGA Graduate Programmes

Official notice

Authority: Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA) (Public body)

ServicesBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdReserved: K02000001SME suitableVCSE suitable
Sectors: Business Services & Consultancy (79) Delivery: Delivery location not published
Published estimate£60,000≈ £30k / year · £72,000 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 18 Mar 2026
Contract term 2 yrsends 3 Apr 2028 · up to 3 Apr 2029 with extensions · starts 3 Apr 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

As part of the LGA’s graduate programmes, the LGA wishes to receive bids from individuals, organisations, or sole traders to provide a video interview platform for use during each programme's recruitment process. Impact, Impact Finance, and Pathways to Planning programs each have their own national recruitment processes, which include several assessment stages and distinct branding. The LGA aims to procure a video interview platform that meets the specific needs of each program during their individual recruitment cycles. The LGA seeks to procure a customisable video interview platform to facilitate each programmes’ video interview stage. It is a critical requirement that the platform supports an audio-only playback option, enabling external assessors to evaluate candidate responses without visual content. The platform must also provide adaptable interview functionality that meets the needs of multiple user requirements, delivering an easy-to-navigate and smooth experience for both candidates and external assessors

CPV: Assessment centre services for recruitment

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1Renewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£60,000
Contract period: 3 Apr 2026 – 3 Apr 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 3 Apr 2029 with extensionsValue: £60,000 exc. VAT · £72,000 inc. VAT
Eligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: This contract is for two years but with the option to extend for a further period of 1 year, at the LGA’s discretion and depending on the LGA’s review of services and budgetary approval.

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored

Lot awarding rule: Quality 70% Price 30%

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - open competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Below threshold
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
27 Feb 2026, 13:16 GMT
Last source update
27 Feb 2026, 13:16 GMT
Authority reference
VIDEO INTERVIEW
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-017911
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Assessment centre services for recruitment
Delivery area
Not published
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e4b Find a Tender
Contract terms
Reserved participation area
K02000001

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Panacea
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowed
Access & registration note: Free
Submission deadline
18 Mar 2026, 09:00 GMT
Clarification deadline
12 Mar 2026, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

27 Feb 2026 → 3 Apr 2026 · 4 dates
  1. Tender notice published242 days ago
    27 Feb 2026, 13:16 GMT
  2. Clarification questions by229 days ago
    12 Mar 2026, 12:00 GMT
  3. Submission deadline223 days ago
    18 Mar 2026, 09:00 GMT
  4. Contract starts207 days ago
    3 Apr 2026

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Tender notice published
    27 Feb 2026, 13:16 GMT
    UK4

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA)

Contracting authorityPublic undertaking GB-COH: 03675577 18 smith square, london, London, sw1p 3hzContact name, email

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

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