WLGA Leadership Programme

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                "description": "The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) intends to procure a supplier to design and deliver a leadership development programme for councillors across Wales. Before commencing the formal procurement process, WLGA is seeking market insight to understand the capability and capacity of the market. Please refer to Proactis (REF: ERFX1008722), where a short set of questions have been provided to gather feedback from the market. To participate in the PME and subsequent tender, please ensure you are registered at: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com.",
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        "description": "The leadership programme for councillors in Wales is a place where leaders, and those in leadership positions, can explore the latest thinking in political leadership, and equip themselves with the knowledge and skills they need to rise to these challenges. The WLGA leadership programme has been delivered for some 25 years, primarily through the LGA and latterly with Academi Wales. From 2026 it will be delivered solely by the WLGA and funded by the Welsh Government. The aim of this procurement is to appoint a supplier to design and deliver the leadership programme for councillors during the period October 2026 - December 2029. No programme will be required April to June 2027 due to local elections. There is scope for the contract to be extended for 2x 1 year extensions. Extension 1 - 2 additional programmes to be delivered starting in April and October 2030 Extension 2 - 2 additional programmes to be delivered starting in April and October 2031 The Contracting Authority reserves the right not to proceed with one or both of these extensions should there be insufficient demand or funding.",
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