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Leadership Development Programme

PROGRESS HOUSING GROUP LIMITED

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23 Dec 2025 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by Progress Housing Group Limited, a public authority under sub-central government in the United Kingdom, for a Leadership Development Programme. This contract is part of the services industry category, with a specific focus on providing training simulators, IT services, as well as research and development services. The procurement stage has advanced to the award stage, with the contract awarded on 23 December 2025 and scheduled to commence on 8 January 2026. The programme will target directors, heads of service, and senior managers, totalling approximately 50 leaders, for a period of three years, with a rolling extension subject to a 12-week termination notice. The delivery of services covers a wide range of locations across the United Kingdom, including regions from UKC to UKK. The procurement method has been described as "Below threshold - unknown."

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in leadership training, IT consultancy, and software development, to engage with a substantial public sector client. The project is ideal for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) due to its scale and the value associated with the contract, which amounts to a gross value of £18,000. Cube Thinking Ltd, an SME based in Rossendale, has been selected as the supplier, having demonstrated the capacity to meet the requirements laid out by the Progress Housing Group. Businesses with expertise in developing structured training programmes and relevant consulting services will find this an excellent opportunity to expand their portfolio and secure a long-term contract with a reputable organisation.

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Notice Title

Leadership Development Programme

Notice Description

The Contract is for the provision of an external partner to develop and deliver a structured Leadership Development Programme for Directors, Heads of Service and senior managers, approximately 50 leaders in total (the "Services") as per the attached specification. Bidders should refer to the Specification at Appendix 1 for further details of Progress Housing Group's requirements and the Services that the successful Bidder will be required to provide under the Contract. Bidders are strongly encouraged to review the Specification in detail to gain a full understanding of the proposed Contract and Progress Housing Group's requirements. The Contract will be for a period of 3 years and will then be a rolling contract until terminated. A minimum of 12-weeks' notice by either party to be given in writing to terminate the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fcba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085903-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

34152000 - Training simulators

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2026 - 8 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PROGRESS HOUSING GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@progressgroup.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEYLAND
Postcode
PR25 2LW
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Ribble
Electoral Ward
Leyland Central
Westminster Constituency
South Ribble

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CUBE THINKING

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