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29 Jun 2026 at 16:47

Summary of the contracting process

Southampton City Council has recently completed a public procurement process for a "Leadership & Organisational Design and Development Programme". This initiative falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting human resources management consultancy services. The contract was awarded to Heroes and Stardust, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Worcester. The procurement utilised a below-threshold procurement method. The contract spanned from 20 April 2026 to 21 July 2026, with a possibility of extension until 21 October 2026. The services were delivered within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in leadership and organisational development, particularly those experienced in developing leadership programmes and frameworks aligned with organisational values. Companies within the human resources consultancy sector that can provide bespoke programmes tailored to client needs are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The contract value, amounting to £108,000, highlights the potential for financial growth for suitable service providers. SMEs with innovative solutions in leadership development could find significant opportunities to expand their client base in the public sector through contracts like this.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Leadership & Organisational Design and Development Programme

Notice Description

To support with the development and delivery of a structured leadership, values, and behavioural development programme. The requirement covers a review and completion of a Leadership programme that is bespoke to Southampton including a review of existing modules and development of core skills content. Also required is a facilitation of organisation-wide values work, creation of a behavioural framework, and potential delivery of leadership programmes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bf89
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060952-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 21 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
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEROES AND STARDUST

Further Information

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