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Project Leadership Programme 2026 - 2029

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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30 Jun 2026 at 12:47

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport has completed the procurement process for the "Project Leadership Programme 2026 - 2029", focusing on education and training services. The contract, valued at £618,000, has been awarded to Cranfield Management Development Limited. The procurement was conducted under a pan-government agreement, and the contract period extends from 25th June 2026 to 25th January 2029. While the primary location for the delivery includes the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, the services have a global reach, with potential applicability in the rest of the world.

This tender presents a notable business growth opportunity for large corporations, particularly those with capabilities in delivering wide-ranging educational and training services across multiple territories. Although targeted involvement for SMEs and VCSEs is not indicated, large enterprises with robust logistical and operational infrastructures are well-suited to fulfil such comprehensive service requirements. Engaging in this contract could enhance the supplier's reputation and establish a valuable partnership with the Department for Transport, opening doors for future governmental contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project Leadership Programme 2026 - 2029

Notice Description

The National Services and Transformation Authority (NISTA) have completed a procurement exercise and awarded the new contract for the Project Leadership Programme to Cranfield Management Development Limited. Details of the award can be found on the GOV.UK contracts finder as follows: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/875fafee-433b-42a1-a91b-7ebefd5b1b74?origin=SearchResults&p=1 This agreement permits use by other government departments. This Contract Award Notice relates specifically to the Department for Transport's call-off under the wider agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/128e14a1-f7e9-42bd-90a4-a6655ee1b35f
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 - Utilisation of a pan-gov agreement.
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£618,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2026 - 25 Jan 2029 2-3 years
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
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRANFIELD MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT

Further Information

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