Planning

Inspirational Leadership Programme

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

26 Jan 2026 at 12:41

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled the "Inspirational Leadership Programme". This initiative aims to bolster leadership capabilities across various sectors including transport, housing, skills, and economic development. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically within personal development training services. Set to take place in the region of UKG (United Kingdom), the pre-market engagement phase has scheduled a milestone due by 23:59 on 9 February 2026 for parties to express their interest through the WMCA Proactis Portal. The subsequent communication follows on 16 February 2026, guiding suppliers in preparation for the procurement launch on 24 March 2026. The estimated contract value is £90,000, increasing to a gross total of £108,000.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), which are deemed suitable to engage. Businesses specialising in leadership development, with capabilities to innovate and collaborate regionally, are poised to benefit. The WMCA seeks insights and dialogue from potential providers early in the process to shape a value-for-money delivery model, making it an ideal opportunity for firms to influence and tailor the programme to their strengths and regional needs. This engagement will allow businesses to align services with WMCA’s transformation objectives, possibly positioning themselves as key partners in strategic development initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Inspirational Leadership Programme

Notice Description

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) operates in a uniquely complex, politically sensitive, and partnership driven regional environment. To deliver transformation across transport, housing, skills, and economic development, WMCA requires leaders equipped to operate in matrix structures, influence without authority, and drive system wide change. The Inspirational Leadership Programme (ILP) is being launched to strengthen leadership capability at all levels and align with WMCA's Leadership Statement (2025) and the WMCA Academy model. This pre market engagement aims to explore the market's capacity, capability and innovative approaches to delivering a multi tiered leadership development programme. WMCA seeks early dialogue with providers to test deliverability, commercial models, regional collaboration opportunities, and approaches that align to WMCA's organisational priorities and transformation objectives. Suppliers' insights will help shape the procurement approach, refine requirements and ensure a value for money delivery model.

Planning Information

To participate in this engagement process, please first register on the Proactis Portal (https://procontract.due-north.com/Register) and then follow the link below to express your interest: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c757f6f4-88f7-f011-813c-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True You will then be invited to complete the accompanying questionnaire and return via the WMCA Proactis portal no later than 23:59 09 February 2026. WMCA may invite you to participate in a face-to-face meeting or Teams call to further discuss your response. If so, you will receive communication via the Proactis Portal. Please note, this is not a formal PQQ or expression of interest in a tender exercise. This Pre-Market Engagement is to be used purely by the WMCA to provide potential delivery partners with more information about WMCA’s plans for an online engagement platform.a leadership development programme. The WMCA will not be liable for costs incurred by an interested party participating in this exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060e75
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006626-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Mar 2026 - 23 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Elinor Rhodes
Contact Email
elinor.rhodes@wmca.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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