This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

21 Apr 2026 at 16:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the East Midlands Combined County Authority, involves a contract awarded for the "Leading Through Change: 2026 Leadership Academy Programme." This falls under the services category, specifically management training services. The programme consists of bespoke training across four modules scheduled for June and July 2026. The procurement was executed through a direct method below the competition threshold, facilitating swift contracting without the need for a competitive tender process. The contract was finalized on 15th April 2026, with services delivered in the East Midlands region. The contract value is £38,400 GBP, indicating a focused investment in leadership development by a sub-central government authority.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, especially for service providers specializing in management training and leadership development. Organisations like Civil Service College Limited, an SME, demonstrate the type of business ideally positioned to benefit from such contracts, indicating that small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in bespoke training programmes have viable prospects in similar procurement ventures. The procurement process, underscoring direct awards, aligns with businesses capable of delivering tailored services promptly, ensuring strategic partnerships with governmental bodies in educational and professional development sectors.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Leading Through Change: 2026 Leadership Academy Programme

Notice Description

Bespoke training for EMCCA - Leading Through Change: 2026 Leadership Academy Programme, 4 modules through June and July 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0687d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036290-2026
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

80532000 - Management training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Midlands Combined County Authority
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTERFIELD
Postcode
S40 1UT
Postcode Area
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF12 East Derbyshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chesterfield
Electoral Ward
Spire
Westminster Constituency
Chesterfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVIL SERVICE COLLEGE LIMITED

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...