Award

Leadership programme for senior leaders

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

12 Nov 2025 at 11:53

TenderUpdate

03 Nov 2025 at 10:16

Tender

30 Oct 2025 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford, a public authority in the sub-central government sector, solicited tenders for a leadership programme for senior leaders. This initiative, focused within the education and training services industry, was directed towards enhancing the skills of senior researchers and research leads over a five-month period. The tendering process, which concluded on 6th November 2025, was part of an open competition below the threshold. Expertise sought included the delivery of workshops, coaching sessions, and bespoke activities aligned with institutional priorities. Located in Salford, UK, the procurement process has completed the awarding stage, with the contract start date scheduled for 1st December 2025, running to the end of July 2026.

The awarded contract valued at £32,160 was won by 64 Million Artists, a small to medium-sized enterprise, highlighting the potential for SMEs to engage with public sector opportunities and extend their service reach within the educational domain. Businesses with expertise in leadership development, coaching, and educational programme management could find such tenders a fitting opportunity to expand their client base and affirm their competency in delivering strategic programmes aligned with client priorities. The open competition format encourages diverse participation, providing a fertile ground for growth and innovation within service-focused organisations aiming to collaborate with academic institutions.

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Notice Title

Leadership programme for senior leaders

Notice Description

The University of Salford requires a tailored leadership programme to be delivered to a cohort of senior researchers and research leads. The programme is intended to span a five-month period and should incorporate workshops, individual coaching, action learning sets and institution-specific bespoke sessions. The programme should be grounded in evidence-based practice and aligned with the strategic priorities of the institution. It should aim to enhance leadership capacity, foster collaborative and reflective practice, and support the professional growth of senior academic staff.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d6f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073116-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£32,160 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-finance@salford.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

64 MILLION ARTISTS

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