Tender: Group Coaching Pilot for Senior Local Government Leaders – Design & Delivery (Sept 2026 start)

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The Local Government Association (LGA) is seeking a supplier for a pilot group coaching intervention to design and deliver structured group coaching for experienced senior leaders operating in a complex, politically led and stakeholder-focused environment, providing space for reflection, shared learning and practical leadership development. Providers must demonstrate strong group coaching expertise, relevant coaching qualifications or accreditation, and experience working with senior leaders in local government, the wider public sector or comparable complex stakeholder environments, and show an understanding of the LGA’s role and context. The procurement value is £10,000 to £30,000 inclusive of VAT and the initial committed requirement covers design and delivery of the pilot only, with any further work at the LGA’s discretion and not guaranteed. Key dates: clarification questions deadline 27 July 2026, quotation deadline 31 July 2026 at 23:59, and expected contract commencement September 2026. Quotations and all clarification questions must be submitted via the LGA’s Panacea e-sourcing portal and must include the quotation and supporting information, references, confirmation of limited company operation where applicable, Appendix 2: Signed Contractual Undertakings, and Appendix 3: EDI Questionnaire; responses will be evaluated on quality and price in line with the RFQ documents and procured according to the LGA’s procurement requirements.