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COV - 26229 AL Training for managers

COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

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20 May 2026 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, conducted by Coventry City Council, is focused on delivering a comprehensive 8-week training programme for management-level staff. The training will cover essential topics such as managing ethics, GDPR, information governance, and upskilling in AI within the public sector. The procurement, titled "COV - 26229 AL Training for managers", falls under the services category and was concluded using a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The contract was awarded to The Development Manager Ltd, effective from 25 May 2026 to 30 March 2027, with a total value of £162,000 (gross). The process reached its award stage with the contract being active, aligning with the sub-central government sector in Coventry, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for entities engaged in providing bespoke training services, especially those with expertise in ethics, GDPR, and AI. Large enterprises like The Development Manager Ltd that specialise in tailored training courses for public sector professionals would find this contract beneficial for expanding their clientele within governmental organisations. With ample scope to integrate contemporary topics such as AI, this contract could significantly aid providers in enhancing their service offerings and establishing a robust presence in the public training sector. Such opportunities not only promote business growth but also foster long-term partnerships with influential public bodies like Coventry City Council.

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Notice Title

COV - 26229 AL Training for managers

Notice Description

Training course 8 weeks for management level staff in Local Authorities in managing ethics, GDPR, information governance and upskilling in AI in Public Sector

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069d1a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046252-2026
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
Large

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
£135,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 May 2026 - 30 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
COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5RR
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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