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Leadership development programme

OXFORD DIRECT SERVICES LIMITED

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14 Apr 2026 at 08:56

Summary of the contracting process

Oxford Direct Services Limited has completed the procurement process for a leadership development programme, aiming to deliver comprehensive leadership training services. The procurement is categorised under the services industry, specifically training services, and involves the company operating within the sub-central government public authority classification in the UK. The contract was awarded to Vanguard Consulting Limited on 17th March 2026 and will continue until 16th March 2027, representing a business opportunity valuing £200,000. The procurement method is classified as a 'below threshold' process, indicating a streamlined approach suitable for smaller-scale proposals.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for enterprises specialising in training services, particularly those capable of providing leadership development programmes. Organisations like Vanguard Consulting Limited, an SME, showcase how smaller businesses can secure substantial public contracts. Suitable contenders would be those offering innovative and effective training solutions, tailored to meet the leadership skills enhancement required by public sector entities. The contract duration allows ample time for effective delivery, promising business continuity and stable revenue for the length of the agreement.

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Notice Title

Leadership development programme

Notice Description

The development and delivery of a leadership training programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068199
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033573-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2026 - 16 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORD DIRECT SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX4 2HH
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Temple Cowley
Westminster Constituency
Oxford East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VANGUARD CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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