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School Business Leadership Pilot Phase 1&2

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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31 Mar 2026 at 12:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government, through its Corporate Procurement Services, has completed the procurement process titled "School Business Leadership Pilot Phase 1&2," focusing on education and training services for School Business Leaders in Wales. This procurement was conducted using a direct method below the threshold, without competition, under light touch regime regulations, as per UKPGA 2023/54. Located primarily in Cardiff, Wales, this initiative aims to deliver professional development and capacity enhancement in the school business leadership sector. Key dates include the contract signing on 30th April 2025, with the delivery period spanning from 1st May 2025 to 30th June 2027, marking its completion.

This procurement project presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations involved in professional development and educational training. As the contract focuses on developing School Business Leaders with targeted training and mentorship, it is ideal for SMEs or enterprises specialising in educational consultancy or capacity building. With the Institute of School Business Leadership already engaged as the supplier, businesses similar to it could benefit from aligning their services to the needs of the education sector in Wales, thereby expanding their scope and expertise within central government projects under Welsh devolved regulations.

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Notice Title

School Business Leadership Pilot Phase 1&2

Notice Description

Award of a contract for the delivery of a continued professional development project for School Business Leaders in Wales. The focus of the programme will be to work towards a professionalisation journey for School Business Leaders through targeted training, support for the integration and use of Integrated Curriculum Financial Planning (ICFP) metrics, and provision of bespoke support and mentorship to enhance capacity in the sector.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067926
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029665-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£71,560 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 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
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

INSTITUTE OF SCHOOL BUSINESS LEADERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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