Tender

BDC-1653 A Management Training

BLABY DISTRICT COUNCIL

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13 May 2026 at 13:08

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Blaby District Council has initiated a tender process for a management training contract titled "BDC-1653 A Management Training". This procurement is targeted at training approximately 60 service managers and team leaders within the district to enhance core management skills. Located in Narborough, United Kingdom, this tender falls under the industry category of personnel-training services. The procurement is at the Tender stage with submissions due by 10th June 2026. The selection process involves a competitive flexible procedure encompassing both quality and commercial assessment, followed by a presentation stage. The contract is estimated at a gross value of £84,000 and aims to address current gaps in the learning and development strategy, fostering workforce stability ahead of local government reorganisation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in management training services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, reflecting the council's openness to a diverse range of suppliers. A successful bid could benefit providers with expertise in management development, offering the potential to establish or expand connections with local government bodies. The focus on quality over cost, with a 70% weightage on the quality criterion, suggests that innovative and effective training solutions stand a good chance of winning the contract. Businesses poised to deliver substantial quality improvements in management practices would find this an ideal opportunity for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BDC-1653 A Management Training

Notice Description

Aim and scope: Deliver core management skills training to c60 Service Managers and Team Leaders at Blaby. Relevant history: Management training is currently a gap in the L&D offering. Consequently management skills are inconsistent. One impact is the ER escalate unnecessarily. In readiness for LGR and for workforce stability, it's vital to invest in this development of the management group.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0697c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043946-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79632000 - Personnel-training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLABY DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

WELLAND PROCUREMENT

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NARBOROUGH
Postcode
LE19 2EP
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Local Authority
Melton
Electoral Ward
Melton Warwick
Westminster Constituency
Melton and Syston

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