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Provision of Project Leadership Programme (PLP) - re procurement

Crown Commercial Service

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25 Apr 2025 at 14:37

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service, representing the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA), has issued a Prior Information Notice for the upcoming re-procurement of the Project Leadership Programme. This procurement falls under the education and training services category, specifically targeting the enhancement of project delivery capability through the Project Leadership Programme (PLP). The process is currently in the planning stage, with a supplier event scheduled virtually for 12 May 2025. The tender process is expected to commence at the end of May 2025. Interested suppliers must register through the Crown Commercial Service's Learning and Training Services RM6219 Dynamic Purchasing System, and compliance with the Cyber Essentials Plus certification is mandatory.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses within the Learning and Training Services industry to expand their reach in government sector contracts. It is particularly suited for organisations that possess expertise in educational and consultancy services, with capabilities in IT and technical training. Suppliers who can provide leadership development that encompasses academic theory and practical application will find this contract especially relevant. The estimated value of the contract is approximately £24,270,000, thus representing a significant opportunity for qualified and comparably experienced vendors to contribute to the development of project leadership within the UK government framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Project Leadership Programme (PLP) - re procurement

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service, as the Authority, intends to put in place an agreement for the Provision of Project Leadership Programme (PLP) - Re-procurement. The HM Treasury represented by the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) (formerly the Infrastructure and Projects Authority- IPA) (the "Authority") is seeking to establish a Contract for the continued provision of the Project Leadership Programme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Project Leadership Programme (PLP) It is of critical importance to NISTA is build project delivery capability through enhancing project leadership. To do this NISTA has established two key project leadership development programmes, one of which is the Project Leadership Programme (PLP). Launched in 2015 PLP, is aimed at leaders who hold key delivery roles in large and significant Government projects. The programme is currently delivered by a consortium led by Cranfield University School of Management. The programme has enrolled since its inception over 2700 leaders from across 30 different government departments and bodies and delivers 6 cohorts a year of between 30 -- 50 participants per cohort. PLP is based on three key leadership competencies: leadership of self, commercial leadership and technical leadership. Its content combines expert academic theory with practical hands-on learning. Its format currently includes 4 residential modules, mandatory and elective classes, coaching and online tools such as bespoke 360o feedback and a participant information portal. The current contract expires in December 2025 and it is the intention of NISTA to re-procure the programme. This PIN does not however constitute a commitment by NISTA to commit to any procurement activity or award a contract but is to alert the market to some market engagement activity. The estimated value in this notice is subject to the final requirements identified so constitutes a guide only.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0507c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017076-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

75121000 - Administrative educational services

80000000 - Education and training services

80420000 - E-learning services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80511000 - Staff training services

80520000 - Training facilities

80521000 - Training programme services

80522000 - Training seminars

80530000 - Vocational training services

80531000 - Industrial and technical training services

80531200 - Technical training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

80590000 - Tutorial services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,270,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Crown Commercial Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

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