Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bea-6162-700c-bfb5-058b4fc603c0/procurement-of-development-viability-training-and-bespoke-support-for-local-plan closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Procurement of development viability training and bespoke support for Local Planning Authorities [Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA)](https://tendernation.io/buyers/improvement-and-development-agency-for-local-government-idea) Estimated value £170,000 Published 16 Sept 2026 Deadline Closed 16 Oct 2026 ## Who can bid - Open to suppliers based in the UK The buyer has limited bidding to suppliers with substantive operations in this area. [PPN 005: reserving by supplier location](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ppn-005-reserving-below-threshold-procurements/ppn-005-guide-to-reserving-below-threshold-html) - 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](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Planning Advisory Service (PAS) is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified development viability expert to design and deliver a modular online pilot training programme for local planning authorities in England. The programme will strengthen officers’ understanding of development viability and their confidence and capability in applying viability considerations in plan-making and decision-making. It will include high-quality reusable learning resources, a train-the-trainer approach, monitoring and evaluation, and optional bespoke viability support for council officers and elected members. ## CPV classification Development consultancy services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-0773ea-2026-09-16T17:19:24+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-0773ea-2026-09-16T17:19:24+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](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA): past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/improvement-and-development-agency-for-local-government-idea) [Sector More Research & development tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/research-development) ## More tenders like this [LGA Local Government Devolution Leadership Essentials Course · Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA) · 7 days left · 26 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13beb-4b86-72ce-a689-44f21833739f/lga-local-government-devolution-leadership-essentials-course) [Local Plan Viability Study · South Staffordshire District Council · 21 days left · 9 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13f6f-2769-73c7-9ae3-6bba78b732bf/local-plan-viability-study) [Learning and Development Training Services Framework · Dorset Council · 859 days left · 23 Feb 2029](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13e2b-3179-7191-ab4e-1fcd1f168d8f/learning-and-development-training-services-framework)