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20 May 2026 at 11:13

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05 Mar 2026 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

Caerphilly County Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for its "Provision of Management Training ILM Level 7" project, with the award granted to The Knowledge Academy Ltd. This contract involves developing and piloting a Leadership Development Programme at ILM Level 7, focusing on enhancing leadership capabilities. The value of the contract is set at £27,000, with a gross value of £32,400, and is to be delivered in the UK region of UKL16. The procurement was conducted via an open, below-threshold competition, finalising with a contract active from 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2028, with a potential extension of up to two years.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, especially those adept in leadership development and management training. The contract focuses on developing strategic leadership and a sustainable organisational approach, making it ideal for experienced training providers in these fields. The project’s alignment with the Council’s People Strategy, emphasising collaboration and succession planning, highlights the potential for long-term collaboration and growth for businesses that can deliver innovative, high-quality training experiences.

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Notice Title

Provision of Management Training ILM Level 7

Notice Description

To develop and pilot a Leadership Development Programme, ILM Level 7. Following conclusion of Stage Two of the tender process, the Council has entered into a contract for the Provision of Management Training ILM Level 7 with the identified preferred bidder The Knowledge Academy Ltd.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for up to a period of 24 months, extended on a 12 month basis

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0662c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046304-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£72,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£72,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HENGOED
Postcode
CF82 7PG
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
TLL16 Gwent Valleys

Local Authority
Caerphilly
Electoral Ward
Ystrad Mynach
Westminster Constituency
Caerphilly

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE KNOWLEDGE ACADEMY

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