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Windsor Leadership Programmes 25/26 (con_28850)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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28 Oct 2025 at 23:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education, a central government authority in the United Kingdom, has concluded a procurement process for the "Windsor Leadership Programmes 25/26" as of 28th October 2025. This tender, which falls under the education and training services category, is situated in London and concerns the Windsor Development Leader Programme and Women in Leadership Programme. The process was conducted using a limited procurement method, below the threshold with limited competition. The contract, valued at £26,400 gross, was awarded to the Windsor Leadership Trust, an SME based in Windsor, with the contract period running from 19th November 2025 to 30th November 2027. The contract was signed on 29th September 2025.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and leadership training services. The successful bidder, Windsor Leadership Trust, exemplifies how SMEs can secure government contracts, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality training programmes aimed at developing leadership skills. Companies looking to expand in the education sector, especially those with expertise in crafting and executing leadership initiatives, could find significant growth opportunities in similar future tenders by engaging in limited competitions set forth by central government authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Windsor Leadership Programmes 25/26 (con_28850)

Notice Description

For provision of: Windsor Development Leader Programme and Women in Leadership Programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d5ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069192-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£22,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.helpdesk@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE WINDSOR LEADERSHIP TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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