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# Production of a toolkit for the Local Government Disability Champions Network

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/production-of-a-toolkit-for-the-local-government-disability-champions-network-ocds-h6vhtk-05f929). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Notice summary:** The objective of this procurement is to appoint a provider to co-produce three key documents for the Local Government Disability Champions Network (LGDCN) toolkit. This work will build on the existing accessible meetings guide and preliminary discussions held by the network, ensuring that the final outputs are robust, evidence-based, and informed by lived experience. Required Deliverables:

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA)](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/improvement-and-development-agency-for-local-government-idea-coh-03675577)
- **Published Value:** £5,500 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 12 January 2026 at 09:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Below threshold - open competition
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Research and development services and related consultancy services
- **Delivery Location:** Not published
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 1 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/production-of-a-toolkit-for-the-local-government-disability-champions-network-ocds-h6vhtk-05f929#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-05f929`

## Before you bid
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[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/production-of-a-toolkit-for-the-local-government-disability-champions-network-ocds-h6vhtk-05f929#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [app.panacea-software.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.panacea-software.com%2FLGA-Sourcing%2FeRFX-Suppliers%2FOpen.aspx%3FrequirementId%3D4429715e-18bc-436a-95f2-ff59b089ba73)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/production-of-a-toolkit-for-the-local-government-disability-champions-network-ocds-h6vhtk-05f929#participate

## Description
The objective of this procurement is to appoint a provider to co-produce three key documents for the Local Government Disability Champions Network (LGDCN) toolkit. This work will build on the existing accessible meetings guide and preliminary discussions held by the network, ensuring that the final outputs are robust, evidence-based, and informed by lived experience.
The commissioned provider will work collaboratively with the LGA and voluntary steering groups to deliver high-quality guidance that supports disabled councillors and those who work with them. This will contribute to the following Key Performance Indicator (KPI) under the LGA’s Sector Support Programme 2025/26:
•	KPI: Work with the Disability Champions Network to co-produce a plan for a toolkit by end of September 2025, with documents completed by end of March 2026.
Required Deliverables:
The successful provider will be expected to deliver the following outputs:
Guide to Support for Newly Elected Disabled Councillors:
•	Co-produce practical guidance for councils and councillors on supporting disabled members from election onwards.
Reasonable Adjustment Policy for Councils:
•	Provide guidance on creating a reasonable adjustments policy and/or develop a model policy that councils can adopt or adapt to meet their legal obligations and promote inclusion.
Guide to Access to Work for Councillors:
•	Produce clear, accessible guidance on how councillors can access the government support scheme Access to Work, including eligibility criteria.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 73000000

- **Estimated Value:** £5,500

- **Contract Period:** 20/01/2026 to 29/03/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F084395-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-12-18T13:37:54.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-11-03T02:42:06.753Z
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