Planning

Exeter Leader Framework

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Planning

15 Jul 2025 at 15:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter is in the planning stage of the Exeter Leader Framework procurement process, which focuses on services in management training and training programme categories. They aim to procure suppliers for the delivery of career-wide development programmes, such as Aspiring Managers and People Management services. This tender, identified under the code UOE/2025/044/JU, is valued at £600,000 gross and consists of multiple lots, allowing flexibility for suppliers to bid. The engagement milestone is scheduled for 30th July 2025, with future notices anticipated on 19th September 2025. The procurement involves a framework agreement suitable for SMEs, with contracts expected to commence on 30th January 2026 through to 29th January 2030. The University, located in Exeter, United Kingdom, continues to seek innovative approaches to advance its Skills Development Programmes, making this a compelling opportunity for qualified suppliers.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses offering management training services and modular training solutions, allowing them to contribute to a significant educational initiative while securing long-term contracts. The tender is ideal for SMEs looking to expand their footprint in the education sector, particularly those capable of providing versatile, modular training components. By aligning with the University of Exeter’s strategic objectives, suppliers can enhance their reputations and experience substantial business growth. Companies excelling in developing suggested development pathways and integrating these with performance reviews will find this especially attractive. With an emphasis on career-wide pathways, this initiative invites innovative partnerships, ensuring the successful supplier has ample scope to impact positively on leadership development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Exeter Leader Framework

Notice Description

The University of Exeter is looking to procure suppliers for delivery of Aspiring Managers, People Management, Leadership Difference and Leadership Academy services. We have the opportunity to consider this as a single cohesive career-wide development pathway with multiple components, rather than in isolation of each other. This will allow us to keep our Skills Development Programmes largely the same, using a Modular based approach to enable leaders to select components relevant to their needs. Navigation through these modular opportunities will be made easier via 'Suggested Development Pathways' for Key Roles such as Senior Academic Leaders (SALs) and Heads of Department (HoDs). As a cohesive and easily navigable programme it can be integrated with Performance and Development Reviews and Promotions processes for personal and professional action planning. The procurement will take the form of a single tender with with multiple lots to allow suppliers to bid for one or multiple lots.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=96067&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055fd3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040169-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80521000 - Training programme services

80532000 - Management training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 29 Jan 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Jodie Underhay
Contact Email
j.underhay@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Further Information

Notice Documents

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