Notice Information
Notice Title
Appointment to Design a System Leadership Programme for Medr and the Tertiary Education Sector
Notice Description
The aim of this contract is to work with Medr and the tertiary education sector to design detailed proposals for a leadership development programme suitable for current and aspiring senior leaders across the whole sector. The contract does not include delivery of the programme, which will be the subject of a separate procurement exercise at a later date.Objectives:To work with Medr and tertiary sector providers, representative bodies and relevant trade unions to develop proposals for a senior and system leadership development programme for the tertiary sector in Wales which will:Support the professional development of current and aspiring senior leaders in the tertiary sector;Secure the engagement of sector leaders with the potential to influence system-wide change and improvement;Support a pipeline of diverse and talented senior leaders;Foster strong cross-sector relationships and collaboration in service of the sector's shared goals, with a particular focus on the strategic aims and commitments set out in Medr's strategic plan 2025-2030;Build capacity in the sector for collaborative planning, programme and project delivery;Support the wellbeing of senior leaders in the tertiary sector;Align with relevant professional standards for sector leaders, including the professional standards for FE and work-based learning leaders in Wales;Build on previous leadership development programmes, and incorporate the elements which participants valued most;Ensure sustainable outcomes for participants, such as communities of practice; andReflect the diverse needs of different parts of the tertiary sector, including the varying leadership roles and levels in different types of provider.To identify existing leadership development programmes available to the tertiary sector, and ensure that the proposed approach will complement rather than duplicating these.To explore the appetite and opportunities for accrediting the outcomes of leadership development.To identify the benefits and potential unintended consequences of a sector-wide leadership development programme.To identify potential levels of demand for the programme over the next five years. This should include clear recommendations on the target cohort(s) for the programme, including regarding options for those who have taken part in other leadership training with similar or overlapping content in recent years.NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=159925 Please see eTenderwales for further details:Project ID: 61680ITT ID: 122275(WA Ref:159925)The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-kuma6s-159925
- Publication Source
- Sell2Wales
- Latest Notice
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=159925
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Not specified
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
80 - Education and training services
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- CPV Codes
73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
73220000 - Development consultancy services
73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
79310000 - Market research services
79411100 - Business development consultancy services
79416200 - Public relations consultancy services
80000000 - Education and training services
80521000 - Training programme services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 13 Jan 20261 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 4 Feb 2026Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Not Specified
- Lots Status
- Not Specified
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- COMMISSION FOR TERTIARY EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (MEDR)
- Contact Name
- Sharon Jones
- Contact Email
- procurement@medr.cymru
- Contact Phone
- +44 7815500142
Buyer Location
- Locality
- CARDIFF
- Postcode
- CF10 4BZ
- Post Town
- Cardiff
- Country
- Wales
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- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLL Wales
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLL5 South East Wales
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Cardiff
- Electoral Ward
- Butetown
- Westminster Constituency
- Cardiff South and Penarth
Further Information
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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