Award

Provision of Leadership Development Programme

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

18 Jul 2025 at 08:52

Award

07 Jul 2025 at 15:41

Tender

16 Apr 2025 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham initiated a tender process for the "Provision of Leadership Development Programme" with a focus on enhancing strategic leadership capabilities of senior leaders, Heads of School, and Heads of Department. This process falls under the industry category of education and training services and is located in Birmingham. The procurement process progressed through an open procedure, covering an extensive duration from July 2025 to June 2027, with the possibility of a two-year extension. The tender's key milestones included submission deadlines in May 2025 and an award period concluding in June 2025. However, it is important to note that a contract associated with this tender was later cancelled due to an administrative inputting error, as of 18 July 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in leadership training and development services to support the University in its aim to be among the top 50 universities globally by 2030. The open procedure in procurement allows for competition, making it suitable for service providers especially within the SME sector, as evidenced by the participation of multiple bids, predominantly from small and medium enterprises. Companies with experience in framework agreements and expertise in developing tailored leadership programmes would be well-suited to engage with future opportunities offered by the University. Such businesses can leverage the outcomes of this procurement process to enhance their portfolios and potentially target similar public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of Leadership Development Programme

Notice Description

The University of Birmingham requires a comprehensive Leadership Development Programme aimed at enhancing the strategic leadership capabilities of its senior leaders, Heads of School, and Heads of Department. This initiative is designed to support the University's goal of being among the top 50 universities globally by 2030. Key Components: Senior Development Programme: A one-year intensive programme for senior leaders. Role-Specific Support for Heads of School: Annual workshops and action learning sets. Role-Specific Support for Heads of Department: Annual workshops and practical skill development sessions. Please refer to InTend Documents for full specification of requirements.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: Two x one year extension options subject to performance reviews and agreement of both parties.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050441
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041185-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£720,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Cancelled

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Emma Priest
Contact Email
procurement@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NOUS GROUP (UK

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