Tender

Provision of Leadership & Management Programmes

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Tender

14 Jan 2026 at 17:16

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter is initiating a procurement process for the "Provision of Leadership & Management Programmes" under its "Exeter Leader" initiative. This open procurement procedure, with a main category of services, aims to contract training providers for various leadership levels, from aspiring managers to strategic leaders. Located in Exeter, UK, the university seeks to build strong leadership capabilities in alignment with its values. The tender remains active with submission deadlines set for 20th February 2026, allowing inquiries until 11th February 2026. The estimated total contract value is £382,800, divided across multiple lots, with the contract period extending from May 2026 to May 2030.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the management training and development sector. Suitable for SMEs, the opportunity is especially relevant for companies specialising in management training services, training programme services, and training seminars. Each lot focuses on different audience segments—such as aspiring managers, people managers, and strategic leaders—providing diverse opportunities to tailor services according to expertise. The contract assessment criteria place substantial emphasis on quality, with an 80% weight, complemented by a competitive pricing component. Engaging in this tender process would be particularly advantageous for providers capable of delivering evidence-based and flexible learning experiences that support leadership development and succession planning.

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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/003264-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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
14 Jan 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 31 May 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Jodie Underhay
Contact Email
j.underhay@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
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

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