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Senior Leadership and Management Development

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

11 Jun 2025 at 09:32

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed a procurement process titled "Senior Leadership and Management Development" within the services industry category. This process took place in the region of Durham, United Kingdom (UKC14). The procurement was carried out using a direct method, classified under "Below threshold - without competition," and was at the award and contract stage as of 11th June 2025. The contract was signed on 7th May 2025, with a period extending from 1st June 2025 to 31st March 2027. The project focuses on delivering senior management development programmes aimed at fostering a unified language of success within the organisation.

This tender provides significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in training and development services, particularly those focusing on leadership and management skills. Change and Transformation Ltd, an SME located in Stockton on Tees, has been awarded the contract, valued gross at £72,000. Businesses in similar sectors can view such procurements as viable avenues for growth, offering them the chance to engage with public authorities like Durham County Council and showcase their expertise in delivering transformative training solutions.

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Notice Title

Senior Leadership and Management Development

Notice Description

Delivery or Senior Management development programmes that ensure a shared language and picture of success for the organisation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05467b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031442-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHANGE AND TRANSFORMATION

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