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title: "The High Potential Middle Leaders Programme"
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# The High Potential Middle Leaders Programme

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c07738b-6888-4d13-bca1-9eda7a4fe3d8

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## Summary

The Department for Education (DfE) has awarded a contract for "The High Potential Middle Leaders Programme" to Ambition School Leadership Trust. This initiative falls under the education and training services category, aimed at supporting high potential middle leaders in primary and secondary schools in challenging circumstances. The contract, valued at £13,914,238.51, commenced on 15th October 2018 and spans until 30th September 2023. Notably, the programme will deliver training to a minimum of 1,500 participants across three cohorts starting in September 2019, 2020, and 2021, with the possibility of an additional cohort from 2021 to 2024. The open procurement method was employed for this contract, which can accommodate a wide range of suppliers.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those with expertise in leadership training and programme design. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this tender particularly relevant, given its inclusive approach. Businesses with a focus on developing leadership skills in educational settings will be well-suited to compete for future contracts stemming from this programme, contributing to the advancement of educational standards across the UK.

## Notice

The Department for Education (DfE) has awarded a contract to Ambition School Leadership (ASL) for the design and delivery of a new programme to support high potential middle leaders in primary and secondary schools in challenging circumstances. The contract will cover the design, development, recruitment and delivery of a new two-year High Potential Middle Leaders Programme, across primary and secondary phases. The programme will be delivered to a minimum of 1,500 participants across three (3) cohorts, starting training in September of 2019, 2020 and 2021. The DfE, without any obligation and at its absolute discretion, may also require the recruitment and delivery of an additional cohort, covering the period 2021 to 2024. Additional information: The contract cost for the initial term of the contract is 13,914,238.51 GBP (inclusive of all expenses and exclusive of VAT).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65bb8b87-41dc-4aa7-b0c9-5db18f66e7c2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2018 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,914,238 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,914,238 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2FJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AMBITION SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2018 at 10:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65bb8b87-41dc-4aa7-b0c9-5db18f66e7c2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65bb8b87-41dc-4aa7-b0c9-5db18f66e7c2
  21st November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3c65683a-6b96-4f50-aa73-c532f6a7e964
  Contract

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