Tender

UK_1201- Senior Leadership Development Framework

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has launched an open tender for the "UK_1201- Senior Leadership Development Framework," targeting services within the education and training sector. The procurement process entails a light-touch contract procedure, accelerated for efficiency. It is above the threshold and includes a framework agreement with both direct award and mini competition methods. The tender deadline is set for 13 April 2026, with contract awards anticipated by 1 May 2026. Interested parties can submit their proposals electronically, ensuring all documentation is accessed through the specified portal or by contacting the buyer directly. The procurement is stationed in London, United Kingdom, with the framework expected to commence on 18 May 2026.

This tender provides lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in leadership development programmes, particularly those able to deliver education and training services. The British Council’s focus on enhancing leadership skills presents an attractive proposition for firms with expertise in professional development. The contract's suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) ensures a diverse range of businesses can vie for participation. Additionally, the potential for three potential one-year extensions offers long-term engagement prospects, contributing to sustained business growth.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065881
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024707-2026
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
18 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 7 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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