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Leadership and Management Training (Empower) programme

BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE

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10 Jul 2026 at 14:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Film Institute (BFI), located in London, is currently in the tendering stage of a procurement process for a "Leadership and Management Training (Empower) programme". This initiative falls under the services industry category, with specific focus on specialist training services, staff training services, training programme services, and management training services. The procurement follows the Light Touch Regime under the Public Authorities Act 2023, and uses an open competition method below the threshold. The tender submission ends on 29th July 2026, with enquiries closing on 22nd July 2026. This programme aims to deliver in-person training to line managers, incorporating BFI Culture Drivers and Line Management Principles, with potential delivery periods extending to 2030.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for training service providers, especially those skilled in developing leadership and management programmes. The contract involves conducting programmes for up to 45 line managers annually, making it ideal for businesses capable of delivering structured learning at recognised levels such as ILM Level 4. BFI's welcome consideration for bids from a consortium or partnership of multiple providers can further benefit businesses looking to collaborate. Given its broad objectives and long-term contract potential, this tender is likely to attract professional services firms and training consultancies aiming to expand their portfolios within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Leadership and Management Training (Empower) programme

Notice Description

The British Film Institute (BFI) is tendering for a Learning and Management Training programme (internally known as Empower). This procurement is being conducted under the Light Touch Regime, in accordance with PA2023. The winning bidder will integrate our BFI Culture Drivers and Line Management Principles with off-the-shelf materials to deliver a four day programme of in-person training for line managers at an externally recognised level and standard (such as ILM Level 4) covering: - Leadership and operational effectiveness - Managing people and their wellbeing - Coaching and delegation skills in the line management relationship - Managing Teams and performance The awarded bidder will also be expected to; facilitate and support coordination of three action learning squads per cohort over three out-of-classroom learning meetings but aligned to the in-person training schedule and content, and offer a learner time commitment of five days of learning over a period of four months, which would include four days of in-person / online training and an additional half-day for all pre-course works (overall), and 3 x 1 hour action learning sets. This is anticipated to be completed over a two year rollout to 45 line managers in three cohorts per year, with a further two, one year optional years to be agreed at renewal point. This totals a four potential years to 2030. Each individual programme will take four months to complete. An intended programme delivery timeline has been provided within the ITT pack. Bidders must confirm within their bid that they are able to deliver within these intended pre-set timeframes. The BFI would also welcome bids from a consortium / partnership of multiple of providers under one tender application, if it would ensure a full coverage programme delivery. Please see ITT documentation for further details. To take part in this tender, please visit our website, at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bfi/aspx/Tenders/Current , where you will need to register, if you haven't already, and express an interest in this opportunity to access the relevant documents. Please note expressions of interest will only be accepted via the portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c8bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065258-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

80511000 - Staff training services

80521000 - Training programme services

80532000 - Management training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 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
BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1T 1LN
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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