Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bdf-54ce-7229-a5f9-8063e469d998/devolution-support-cumbria [Skip to main content](#main-content) closedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Devolution Support - Cumbria [Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA)](https://tendernation.io/buyers/improvement-and-development-agency-for-local-government-idea) Estimated value £30,000 Published 1 Jun 2026 Deadline Closed 15 Jun 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender 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. ## CPV classification Research and development services and related consultancy services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-06a352-2026-06-01T10:15:43+01:00 [View official notice ](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-06a352-2026-06-01T10:15:43+01:00) 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. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileImprovement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA): past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/improvement-and-development-agency-for-local-government-idea)[SectorMore Research & development tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/research-development) ## More tenders like this [The provision of an online family history service for wales The National Library of Wales 34 days left 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3ab0-72b7-a215-c1db7fc1c138/the-provision-of-an-online-family-history-service-for-wales)[Cymru Can Strategy Review Future Generations Commissioner for Wales 24 days left 9 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3b47-71a7-b7c4-7d49c6871347/cymru-can-strategy-review)[Sector research for councils to learn from collaborative ICT delivery in local government Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA) 31 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-584b-7036-bbe3-327b4e51c3c7/sector-research-for-councils-to-learn-from-collaborative-ict-delivery-in-local-g)[Research and development services and related consultancy services – Digitāla e-mācību moduļa izstrāde par klimata pārmaiņām Liepājas valstspilsētas pašvaldība 12 days left 28 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-6038-708f-abd5-439c9c04c844/latvia-research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services-di)[Research services – Supporto all’analisi dei sistemi di monitoraggio e valutazione della qualità nella IFP in coerenza con il framework EQAVET e sviluppo di strumenti per sistema di gestione di qualità integrato INAPP - Istituto Nazionale per l'Analisi delle Politiche Pubbliche 35 days left 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-a53b-70c6-a544-153ccfb24208/italy-research-services-supporto-allanalisi-dei-sistemi-di-monitoraggio-e-v)[Research and development services and related consultancy services – Étude enjeux et rédaction primo-réglement PPRi Croult Petit Rosne 95 - DDT 31 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-4466-705d-8790-3efde9a7581d/france-research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services-et)