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Venue Summer School 2026

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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13 Mar 2026 at 13:34

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government has concluded a contract titled "Venue Summer School 2026," tailored for the Academi Wales Summer School. The goal of the initiative is to deliver leadership development experiences for senior and executive leaders across Welsh public services. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on staff and management training. This contract between the Welsh Government and the University of Wales Trinity Saint David commenced on 16th March 2026 and runs through to 12th July 2029. The procurement process used was direct, below the threshold and without competition, confirming its completion status prior to the contract signing on 13th March 2026. The location of delivery is within the UK, primarily targeting regions in Wales such as Cardiff.

For businesses, this contract represents a non-competitive opportunity to engage with public sector educational initiatives and potentially expand pedagogical service offerings. Companies specialising in training and development, particularly those with capacity for large-scale or bespoke leadership courses, would be well-suited to explore similar future collaborations. As a flagship educational service, attracting executive leaders from various public sectors, it opens doors for businesses focused on creating specialised content tailored to leadership in government and public services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Venue Summer School 2026

Notice Description

This is to notify the market that the Welsh Government have entered into a contract with University of Wales Trinity Saint David for delivery of services for the Academi Wales Summer School 2026. As part of the Academi Wales Delivery Plan 2025/26, there is a continued commitment to provide a range of high-quality, distinctive leadership development experiences for senior and executive leaders across Welsh public services. The Summer School represents a flagship offer within its portfolio, designed to complement Winter School by providing a contrasting seasonal, thematic and experiential learning environment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0669dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022998-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

80532000 - Management training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£345,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20262 days ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 12 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF WALES TRINITY SAINT DAVID

Further Information

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