Rewiring the State – accelerating the benefits of devolution

Buyer

Local Government Association (LGA)

Estimated value

£20k

Location

London

Deadline

1 December 2026

Published

10 November 2026

Category

Research and development services and related consultancy services

Trade

Research and development

Suitable for SMEs

Not flagged

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In plain English

The Local Government Association seeks research and consultancy services to develop evidence-based recommendations on accelerating devolution benefits for areas without Strategic Authorities. No special requirements are stated.

Description from the notice

This project will contribute to the LGA’s Public Service Reform and Innovation Policy Committee Priority Goals for 2026/27 by helping make meaningful progress towards a devolution agreement that brings powers closer to councils and communities. This project will explore how the Government can ensure that places without Strategic Authorities begin experiencing the benefits of devolution before and alongside the establishment of fully operational Strategic Authorities. The purpose is to develop evidence-based recommendations for Government to incorporate into the implementation of Rewiring the State and related devolution reforms. This project will contribute to the LGA’s Public Service Reform and Innovation Policy Committee Priority Goals for 2026/27 by helping make meaningful progress towards a devolution agreement that brings powers closer to councils and communities. This project will explore how the Government can ensure that places without Strategic Authorities begin experiencing the benefits of devolution before and alongside the establishment of fully operational Strategic Authorities. The purpose is to develop evidence-based recommendations for Government to incorporate into the implementation of Rewiring the State and related devolution reforms.