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Leadership Development

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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06 Feb 2026 at 13:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Leadership Development programme, commissioned by the University of Exeter, was a public procurement process focused on enhancing leadership skills through targeted training services. This procurement process fell under the service category, specifically within training services as classified by CPV code 80500000. It was a direct procurement method conducted below the threshold level without competition. The University of Exeter, located in Exeter, UK, led this effort, with the contract being awarded to GatenbySanderson Limited, based in Leeds. The procurement process progressed through to the contract stage on 6th February 2026, with the services period commencing on 15th August 2025 and concluding on 14th August 2026. The total contract value was £44,880.

This procurement presents distinct opportunities for service-oriented businesses specializing in leadership training and development. Companies equipped to offer innovative and effective training solutions could leverage similar opportunities to expand their market presence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like GatenbySanderson Limited, particularly those with experience in public sector engagements, are well-positioned to thrive in such tenders, capitalising on the demand for specialised development programmes. The completion of this contract exemplifies potential areas for growth for businesses aiming to collaborate with academic institutions seeking leadership and skills development solutions.

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Notice Title

Leadership Development

Notice Description

Leadership Difference development programme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064a12
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010946-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,880 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
15 Aug 2025 - 14 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-operations@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GATENBYSANDERSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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