Future Local Growth Funding

Buyer
Local Government Association (LGA)
Value
£20,000
Closes
30 November 2026
Where
london, London
Type
Open tender

In plain English

The Local Government Association (LGA) wants an independent research report on how local growth funding should work in a England where more power is moving to councils and combined authorities. The report should set out a practical, evidence-based blueprint and a small number of funding options for the LGA to use in talks with government and in its input to the next spending review. The estimated value is £20,000.

What the buyer wants

• Assess the strengths and weaknesses of the current local growth funding system, and test the LGA's existing principles for designing future funding. • Analyse how funding works across different governance models, including mayoral combined authorities (MCAs), combined county authorities (CCAs) and non-devolved areas, and consider institutions such as the National Wealth Fund and other place-based investment initiatives. • Recommend a small number of practical, deliverable options for a future funding framework, with the advantages, disadvantages and implementation considerations of each.

Requirements

What could rule a small business out: The notice does not set out any specific eligibility rules, minimum experience or certifications, but the scope (a multi-part evidence-based report on national funding frameworks, governance models and government institutions) suggests it would mainly suit research and policy consultancies with experience in local government funding and economic policy.

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How to bid

This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.

Where to apply

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