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Provision of Leadership & Management Programmes

University of Exeter

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

22 Apr 2026 at 15:21

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

14 Jan 2026 at 17:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter initiated a tender process titled "Provision of Leadership & Management Programmes" within the services industry category, focusing on management training services located in Exeter, United Kingdom. This procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, starting on 14 January 2026. The tender aimed to enhance leadership capabilities across various levels within the institution and support succession planning and talent development. The submission deadline was 20 February 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 11 February 2026. Despite progressing through to the award stage, the funding was ultimately not available, leading to the cancellation of the award on 20 April 2026. The complete status of all lots was confirmed on 22 April 2026, marking the conclusion of this tender process.

This tender offered significant business growth opportunities for experienced training providers by allowing them to deliver comprehensive leadership and management development programmes under the "Exeter Leader" pipeline. With a focus on building consistent leadership culture and supporting personalised development, this contract was suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that provide flexible and inclusive learning experiences. Businesses specialising in management training services, training programme services, and training seminars were particularly well-suited to compete, given the criteria weighted heavily on quality (80%) and price (20%). Such opportunities would have enabled providers to enhance their portfolios through delivering tailored leadership training from aspiring managers to strategic leaders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Leadership & Management Programmes

Notice Description

The University of Exeter is seeking one or more experienced training providers to deliver a comprehensive suite of leadership and management development programmes under the "Exeter Leader" pipeline. This initiative supports leadership capability across all levels of the organisation, from aspiring managers to experienced strategic leaders, with an aim to: * Build a consistent leadership culture aligned with University values. * Support succession planning and talent development. * Provide flexible, inclusive, and evidence-based learning experiences. * Enable personalised development through PDPs, personalised pathways through modules and peer coaching/mentoring opportunities.

Lot Information

Lot 1: Aspiring Managers

This opportunity is for the provision of provider(s) to support the delivery of The Exeter Leader programme. The opportunity is for Lot 1: Aspiring Managers.

Lot 2: People Managers

This opportunity is for the provision of provider(s) to support the delivery of The Exeter Leader programme. The opportunity is for Lot 2: People Managers

Lot 3: Strategic Leaders

This opportunity is for the provision of provider(s) to support the delivery of The Exeter Leader programme. The opportunity is for Lot 3: Strategic Leaders

Lot 4: Experienced Leaders CPD

This opportunity is for the provision of provider(s) to support the delivery of The Exeter Leader programme. The opportunity is for Lot 4: Experienced Leaders CPD

Lot 5: Personal Development Plan

This opportunity is for the provision of provider(s) to support the delivery of The Exeter Leader programme. The opportunity is for Lot 5: Personal Development Plan (DPD)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060619
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036708-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80521000 - Training programme services

80522000 - Training seminars

80532000 - Management training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£319,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£319,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Exeter
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Postcode Area
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Further Information

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