Tender

Provision of Leadership Academy- Level 3 and Level 5

UK POWER NETWORKS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED

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Tender

24 Feb 2026 at 11:51

Summary of the contracting process

UK Power Networks (Operations) Limited is seeking providers for its Leadership Academy, offering Level 3 and Level 5 programmes aimed at enhancing leadership skills among its employees. Located in London, this procurement falls under the category of management training services within the utilities sector. The process is currently in the tender stage, employing an open competitive flexible procedure. Interested parties must submit their expression of interest by 23rd March 2026, with the award period concluding on 9th June 2026. The contract start date is set for 1st September 2026, and it could extend up to 31st August 2031, following a potential renewal of up to two years.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in management training services to expand their influence in the utilities sector. The contract, with a total estimated value of £1,800,000 for the two lots combined, is particularly suitable for training providers with expertise in apprenticeship leadership programmes. The procurement process encourages participation from qualified suppliers, emphasising both qualitative and pricing elements. Firms with robust technical capabilities and a strong track record in delivering leadership training are best positioned to compete successfully. Engaging in this project would facilitate access to a prestigious client and create avenues for sustained business growth in a critical industry sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Leadership Academy- Level 3 and Level 5

Notice Description

Provision of Leadership Academy- Level 3 and Level 5 for UK Power Networks' eligible employees

Lot Information

Level 3

Team Leader/Supervisor Leadership Apprenticeship Programme

Renewal: Up to 2 years.

Level 5

Operations/Departmental Leadership Apprenticeship Programme

Renewal: Up to 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065ad9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016408-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80532000 - Management training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 20261 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-02-24

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK POWER NETWORKS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 6NP
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
St George's
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

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