Award

Provision of Bespoke Leadership Training SLT

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Aug 2025 at 07:27

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

22 Aug 2025 at 07:18

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics has completed a procurement process titled "Provision of Bespoke Leadership Training SLT", aimed at providing specific and bespoke learning and development services for senior leadership. The process falls under the services category and was executed using a direct procurement method, below the threshold without competition. The awarded contract, announced on 22nd August 2025, is valued at £30,000 gross (£25,000 net) and spans from 25th August 2025 to 24th February 2026. Located in Newport and delivered across the UK, this procurement reflects the needs of a central government public authority and is categorised under the training programme services industry.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for consultancy firms, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), specialising in leadership training and development. Given its direct award nature and focus on bespoke training for high-level executives, businesses with tailored solutions and proven expertise in executive education are well-positioned to benefit. The collaboration with a prominent entity like the Office for National Statistics could enhance business growth prospects through exposure and experience in delivering high-quality services to a central government body.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Bespoke Leadership Training SLT

Notice Description

Specific and Bespoke Learning & Development for Senior Leadership

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058c74
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050687-2025
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

80521000 - Training programme services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
24 Aug 2025 - 24 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialteam@ons.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MANCHESTER SQUARE PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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