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Project Leadership Programme PLP

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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17 Apr 2026 at 16:15

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17 Apr 2026 at 16:03

Award

17 Apr 2026 at 15:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), located in London, has undertaken a procurement process for the "Project Leadership Programme PLP" aimed at enhancing project leadership capabilities within the UK Government. This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on education and training services. The procurement has reached the award and contract stages, with Cranfield Management Development Limited, based in Bedford, selected as the supplier. The contract was signed on 17th April 2026 and extends until 31st January 2029. The procurement utilized a direct award method justified by Requirements through NISTA (Cabinet Office). The contract value is reported as £197,760 gross with a net amount of £164,800.

This tender presents significant opportunity for educational institutions and training providers specialising in leadership development to engage with government clients. Cranfield Management Development Limited's specific expertise in leadership courses and management training illustrates the demand for specialized business training services. The focus on project leadership capabilities will benefit suppliers able to offer tailored solutions enhancing skills within central government departments. While the direct award was made to a sole supplier, similar organisations could seek collaboration opportunities with governmental bodies. Additionally, SMEs and VCSEs are acknowledged within the project's suitability framework, indicating potential for future inclusion in related procurement activities.

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Notice Title

Project Leadership Programme PLP

Notice Description

There is the need to build project leadership capability across Government and those that work within major change programmes. Through NISTA (Cabinet Office), Crown Commercial Service have procured a leadership training course (Project Leadership Programme) for senior project leaders. For some roles, attendance on this course may become mandatory to undertake the role within Government. For others, it is a recommended course to undertake and is a recognised part of Defra's, and wider government's, SCS & G6 talent strategy. It also forms an essential part of the process to become government accredited for Project Delivery. To continue to comply with NISTA (Cabinet Office) requirements, Defra (and associated ALBs) need to be able to nominate and send relevant candidates onto this training, alongside colleagues from all other departments. The application process is handled centrally within Defra by nominations through the Project Delivery Profession (Kirsty Wildgoose as Chief Project Delivery Officer). The main application is then completed online directly with Cranfield School of Management, the appointed provider.

Procurement Information

Sole supplier

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0685b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035394-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£164,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£164,800 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRANFIELD MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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