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Leadership advisory

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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24 Jul 2026 at 13:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Leadership advisory" contract was managed by the University of the West of England, focusing on the provision of leadership advisory, coaching, and facilitation support to enhance executive effectiveness. This process, which falls under the 'Personal development training services' industry category, took place in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is now in the Award phase, with the award being granted on 9th June 2026 to Watson Practice Ltd. The value of the contract is £30,000, with the contract period starting on 10th June 2026 and ending the following day, on 11th June 2026. The procurement method was categorised under 'Other - Other; BVS'.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in personal development and executive training services to expand their portfolio and enhance their market presence. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, given the suitability criteria allowing SME involvement, although it's not specified for VCSEs. This specific project enables firms to showcase their expertise in leadership advisory and coaching, potentially opening doors to future contracts with educational institutions or public sector bodies keen on strategic leadership enhancements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Leadership advisory

Notice Description

To provide targeted leadership advisory, coaching and facilitation support to enhance Executive effectiveness and organisational response to current strategic challenges.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7873ad28-7375-4219-aeb9-266e1410ed51
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a8c917a-7eaa-4525-abd1-b63b64093476
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Other; BVS
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2026 - 11 Jun 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATSON PRACTICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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