Tender

Leadership & Management Development Framework

SENEDD CYMRU / WELSH PARLIAMENT

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Tender

27 Mar 2026 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Senedd Cymru/Welsh Parliament is initiating a tender process for a Leadership & Management Development Framework aimed at enhancing leadership capabilities across the organisation. Located in Cardiff, UK, the procurement falls under the category of personal development training services. This tender, tagged as active, commenced on 27th March 2026, with interested parties required to express interest by 28th April 2026. Additional enquiry period elapses by 21st April 2026, while the award process concludes by 30th July 2026. The procurement method adopted is selective, utilising a competitive flexible procedure to appoint suppliers for different lots within the framework.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those focused on leadership and staff development. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations may find this tender particularly suitable, as the procurement seeks a personalised and effective development programme. The scope includes high-performing team development, core learning, inclusive commission culture, talent management, and e-learning, favouring businesses that can provide bespoke learning solutions through workshops, coaching, or virtual platforms. This framework agreement supports direct awards and mini-competitions, providing flexibility and additional opportunities for suppliers to engage and expand their reach within the Welsh Commission's organisational improvement goals.

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Notice Title

Leadership & Management Development Framework

Notice Description

The Commission has identified the need to develop a comprehensive leadership development programme that supports leaders and aspiring leaders at all levels. This programme will help us respond to changing organisational demands and ensure that we have the leadership capabilities, knowledge, behaviours and skills required to meet the needs of our evolving organisation.

Lot Information

High Performing Team Development

This learning will primarily be delivered via group coaching and facilitation. The aim of this Lot is to develop self-awareness, group effectiveness and a One Team ethos across the organisation. This Lot is designed to create a foundation for collective success, ensuring that teams across the Commission are empowered to work together effectively and deliver on the Commission's Strategic Objectives.

Core Learning

This learning will focus on developing core skills and knowledge on effective senior leadership, corporate responsibility and organisational effectiveness. This Lot is designed to equip staff with the core competencies required to drive the Commission's mission forward and contribute to a high-performing, responsible, and agile organisation.

Inclusive Commission Culture

This Lot focuses on both inclusion within the Commission and developing staff through improving emotional intelligence, business skills as well as resilience to change and project management. The Lot is designed to ensure that inclusion and personal development are embedded in everyday practice, supporting both individual growth and the Commission's broader strategic aims.

Personal Development, Talent Management and Skill Transferability.

This learning will be tailored to each member of Leadership Team according to their unique learning needs (potentially as outcomes from Lot 1 feedback). The programme may include workshop learning, individual coaching or blended learning where appropriate. Learning needs may evolve and develop throughout the course of the Framework ensuring a personalised approach for all involved.

E-Learning

This Lot will incorporate training and learning materials delivered virtually (by Microsoft Teams) or via the Senedd's Learning Management System module available in iTrent. The programme will equip participants with the skills and confidence to lead teams and initiatives in a rapidly changing technological landscape.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0676f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028706-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£208,333 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£208,330 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2030-04-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SENEDD CYMRU / WELSH PARLIAMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF99 1SN
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
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

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