Planning

NFCC Executive Leadership Development Programme - NFCC00003

NATIONAL FIRE CHIEFS COUNCIL LIMITED

This public procurement record has 7 releases in its history.

Planning

17 Mar 2025 at 18:09

Planning

12 Mar 2025 at 12:51

Planning

04 Mar 2025 at 11:00

Planning

04 Mar 2025 at 10:58

Planning

18 Feb 2025 at 16:37

Planning

11 Feb 2025 at 10:24

Planning

13 Jan 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) is in the planning stage of its procurement process to appoint a supplier for the NFCC Executive Leadership Development Programme (ELDP) - NFCC00003. This initiative falls under the higher education services sector and focuses on leadership training for senior leaders within the Fire and Rescue Service and other sectors. The programme will be delivered through five four-day residential modules, in collaboration with a UK academic institution. Key dates include the engagement end date on 10 April 2025. The training will take place in the United Kingdom, with the full specification available in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) attached.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in higher education, adult education, and training services. Organisations that have expertise in leadership development and partnerships with academic institutions would be well-suited to compete. The programme aims to enhance leadership capabilities and address strategic issues, making it beneficial for suppliers who can provide robust educational frameworks and impactful training experiences. Engaging in this procurement could lead to long-term collaborations and recognition within the public sector.

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Notice Title

NFCC Executive Leadership Development Programme - NFCC00003

Notice Description

The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) is seeking to appoint a supplier to deliver a programme of leadership training. The training will be aimed at aspiring and existing senior leaders within the Fire and Rescue Service and from other sectors. The current programme-known as the Executive Leadership Development Programme (ELDP)-is delivered through five four-day residential face-to-face modules, in partnership with an accredited UK academic institution. Currently following successful completion of the ELP candidates are awarded a Post-Graduate Certificate-level qualification. The ELP is intended to enhance individuals' leadership capabilities, allowing them to explore and address key strategic issues confronting the Fire and Rescue Service. The existing programme is designed so that learning from the classroom provides sustained and applied benefits to confront current and future challenges. These challenges can be personal and organisational in nature. The full specification can be found on page 30 of the attached ITT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-be8be78f-4cc9-4ea7-ac9c-ec2607fba062
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f981b56-648d-4614-b9c8-8b567592f99a
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL FIRE CHIEFS COUNCIL LIMITED
Contact Name
Sally Field
Contact Email
procurement@nfcc.org.uk
Contact Phone
07484009088

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2H 9JQ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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