Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd8-5cc8-733a-9834-743e9bb7b0b6/design-and-build-of-the-innovation-zone-at-the-lga-annual-conference-exhibit closed GB open procedure Reserved for SMEs and VCSEs # Design and Build of the 'Innovation Zone' at the LGA Annual Conference & Exhibition 2026 [Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA)](https://tendernation.io/buyers/improvement-and-development-agency-for-local-government-idea) Estimated value £35,000 Published 12 Mar 2026 Deadline Closed 17 Apr 2026 ## Who can bid - Reserved for SMEs and VCSEs Only small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises can bid, so you are not competing with large firms. 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[More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/reserved-for-smes-and-vcses) ## About this tender To design and build a feature area named the 'Innovation Zone' within the Bourne Lounge of the Bournemouth International Centre as part of the LGA Annual Conference & Exhibition. Described as ‘the beating heart' of the event, the Innovation Zone is a core part of the event each year – showcasing a diverse range of sessions demonstrating innovative practice and approaches from across the sector, addressing some of the biggest challenges facing local government. Sessions take part concurrently with the main event programme and have a strong focus on peer to peer learning through case study examples. The use of materials, overall colours and corporate branding should be the same throughout the Zone. It will be the creative centre of the conference and should visually reflect this. ## CPV classification Fair and exhibition organisation services Event services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-066906-2026-03-12T18:32:25Z [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-066906-2026-03-12T18:32:25Z) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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