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STEP UKFE Leadership Training

UK FUSION ENERGY LTD

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17 Jul 2026 at 09:56

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process carried out by UK Fusion Energy Ltd, a central government public authority located at Culham Science Campus in Oxfordshire, involved the development and delivery of the STEP UKFE Leadership Training. This contract, classified under education and training services, involved a series of activities including a webinar and a residential workshop at the Alliance Manchester Business School. The project was completed with the award to The University of Manchester on 30th June 2026, following a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The contract, valued at £42,000 gross, was signed on 16th June 2026 and aimed at enhancing leadership capabilities through experiential learning for approximately 15 participants.

This tender, focused on leadership development, presents considerable opportunities for educational institutions and professional training providers specializing in leadership and management training. Businesses equipped to deliver high-impact workshops and courses with a strong online component will find this opportunity aligns well with their services, especially those capable of offering bespoke training solutions tailored to specific organisational needs. The collaboration with a prominent institution like The University of Manchester highlights the importance of expertise and established reputations in securing such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

STEP UKFE Leadership Training

Notice Description

Development and delivery of the UKFE STEP Leadership Programme, designed to build leadership capability and support the professional development of selected participants. The programme will include: An initial online welcome webinar to introduce the programme objectives, structure, and expectations, and to engage participants ahead of the main delivery A 2-day in-person residential workshop hosted at Alliance Manchester Business School, focused on interactive, experiential learning and leadership development A cohort of approximately 15 participants to ensure an engaging, high-quality learning experience with opportunities for individual contribution and personalised feedback

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cd96
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067611-2026
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

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 2 Jul 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK FUSION ENERGY LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

Further Information

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