Tender

Leadership and Management Development Programme (LMDP) Tender

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Tender

26 Mar 2026 at 15:18

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council is currently in the Tender stage of procuring a Leadership and Management Development Programme (LMDP) aimed at enhancing leadership consistency and capability. The tender seeks a provider or consortium to design and deliver a modular programme to uplift management practices within the council. The procurement is classified under Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, and Training services, with a focus on geographic delivery within the UKK23 region. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 10th April 2026, followed by a submission deadline on 14th April 2026. This open competition is governed by the legal framework of the UK Public General Acts, specifically referencing the 2023/54 regulation, and is valued at £150,000 net.

This tender provides an ideal opportunity for businesses specialising in training and consultancy services, particularly those experienced in leadership development and organisational change management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, especially those with innovative approaches to fostering leadership and cultural transformation within public sector organisations. The contract commences on 1st May 2026 and spans until 30th April 2027, with potential three-month extensions. The emphasis on consistent leadership and alignment with Somerset Council's values offers significant prospects for businesses to impact public sector efficiency and employee wellbeing positively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Leadership and Management Development Programme (LMDP) Tender

Notice Description

Somerset Council is investing in a comprehensive, evidence-based Leadership and Management Development Programme (LMDP) aiming to improve the consistency, capability, quality, and impact of people leadership across the organisation, supporting cultural alignment and improving employee experience. This follows significant organisational change, increased spans of control, and evidence from staff surveys and workforce insights showing variation in management practice and its effect on wellbeing, performance and culture. The programme aims to: * Build confident, capable and inspirational leaders * Reduce the "leadership lottery" by ensuring consistent management basics * Improve team climate, morale, and engagement through better leadership * Support organisational change and transformation * Reinforce Somerset Council's values - Work as One Team, Build Belonging, Strive for Excellence This procurement will secure an external training provider (or a consortium of providers) to design and deliver the core modular programme for leaders and managers at all levels, in conjunction with the Organisational Development & Employee Experience Team (OD&EE Team).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06757a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028062-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 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
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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