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PURCH3060 Framework for the Provision of Strategic Leaders Programme (SLP)

University of Glasgow

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05 Oct 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow is seeking a leadership development partner to co-design, develop and deliver a renewed Strategic Leaders Programme for the University. The requirement is for a services framework focused on leadership development and training (CPV 80500000). Delivery is for the University in Glasgow. The programme is intended to start in early 2027 and is described as a renewal of the existing Strategic Leaders Programme. The successful provider will work with the University to shape the programme as well as deliver it; this is not simply a request for off-the-shelf training. The framework is intended to appoint a single provider, so the opportunity centres on one organisation able to take responsibility for the programme across its full scope.

The University invited offers through a competitive procedure with negotiation. The procurement reached the tender stage; the specified tender return deadline was 5 November 2026 at 12:00. The contract is planned to run for three years, with an option to extend for a further 12 months. No procurement or contract value is stated. The process has two stages, with a minimum of three candidates for the second stage and successive reduction; the University may award on initial bids without further negotiation. The published evaluation gives 20% to leadership development capability and 30% to price. Suppliers must provide two years of accounts showing minimum annual turnover of £60,000, and meet the stated public liability, employers’ liability and professional indemnity insurance thresholds. Variants are not permitted.

This opportunity suits an established leadership development provider able to work in partnership with a university: the requirement combines programme co-design and development with delivery of a renewed strategic leaders programme. Suppliers should be able to demonstrate leadership development capability, as this is an express part of the evaluation. The turnover and insurance thresholds indicate that bidders need the financial standing and cover to take responsibility for a multi-year programme, rather than offering a small standalone training session. The University also asks bidders to commit to community benefits. Relevant commitments may include employment, training and workforce development, equality and diversity activity, opening subcontracting opportunities to smaller and third-sector organisations, developing supply chains and community organisations, educational support, or work experience through schools, colleges and universities. These commitments should be tied to delivery of the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCH3060 Framework for the Provision of Strategic Leaders Programme (SLP)

Notice Description

PURCH3060 Framework for the Provision of Strategic Leaders Programme (SLP) Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the 'Contact Us' option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH3060 Provision of a Framework for the Provision of Strategic Leaders Programme (SLP) for the period of Three Years with the Option to Extend for a Further Period of Twelve Months The University is seeking to appoint an experienced leadership development partner to co-design, develop and deliver a renewed Strategic Leaders Programme (SLP) starting in early 2027. Please refer to the 'PURCH3060 Invitation to Tender Goods or Services' for further details and specification. This procurement process is being conducted using the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN) in accordance with the requirements of Regulation 30 of the PC(S)R 2015. Although this procurement is being conducted under the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN), it is structured differently from a typical CPN process. This approach has been adopted to enhance the efficiency of evaluating supplier responses across both stages (SPD and ITT).

Renewal: Option to extend for 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000844772
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT565941
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
University of Glasgow
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT565941
    PURCH3060 Framework for the Provision of Strategic Leaders Programme (SLP) - PURCH3060 Framework for the Provision of Strategic Leaders Programme (SLP) Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the 'Contact Us' option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx

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