Tender

UK_1201- Senior Leadership Development Framework

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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Tender

19 Feb 2026 at 16:01

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is inviting tenders for its Senior Leadership Development Framework, which falls under the Education and Training Services category. This contract is active and has a significant gross value of £207,720. Located in London, UK, the procurement process is currently in the tender stage with the procurement method being an open procedure characterised by light touch. Interested parties must submit confidentiality agreements to access the documentation, and submission of tenders is expected by 23rd March 2026, with contracts to be awarded by 27th March 2026. The framework agreement facilitates call-off contracts via direct awards or mini competitions.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services to expand their portfolio, particularly those already engaged in leadership training programmes. With the procurement policy facilitating electronic submission in English, the process is accessible to a broad range of enterprises, including SMEs and VCSEs. Businesses adept at navigating service contracts and framework agreements will be well-placed to compete successfully. The potential for extensions up to 2030 further enhances the long-term growth prospects for the winning bidder.ure. Interested parties must submit confidentiality agreements to access the documentation, and submission of tenders is expected by 23rd March 2026, with contracts to be awarded by 27th March 2026. The framework agreement facilitates call-off contracts via direct awards or mini competitions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK_1201- Senior Leadership Development Framework

Notice Description

Please complete Confidentiality Agreement and return to Joshua.damsell@britishcouncil.org by the date stated on the agreement in order to access the documentation. If unable to access the event, please email joshua.damsell@britishcouncil.org in order to receive it.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065881
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015392-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£207,720 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£207,720 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 9 Apr 2027 6-12 months
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
BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
joshua.damsell@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

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