--- title: "Elected Members' Leadership Programme for Wales" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031faf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-031faf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-031faf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-031faf.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WELSH GOVERNMENT" published: "2022-06-10" --- # Elected Members' Leadership Programme for Wales Buyer: WELSH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031faf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-031faf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-031faf.json) ## Summary The Welsh Government is seeking a supplier to deliver the "Elected Members’ Leadership Programme for Wales," aimed at local authority elected members in senior positions such as leaders and executive members. This programme falls under the education and training services industry category and is based in Wales. Currently in the planning stage, the contract is anticipated to run from 2022 to 2026, with an estimated total contract value of £367,200 including VAT. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender previously having a deadline for submission on 5th April 2022, and the award period began following bid evaluations. This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses focused on education and training services, particularly those with experience in leadership development within the public sector. Companies that specialise in designing and delivering training programmes for elected officials or local government may find this tender particularly relevant. The contract aims to harness the skills and potential of elected members in Wales, thus encouraging suppliers that can demonstrate a strong understanding of public service education and effective leadership training methodologies. ## Notice The Client seeks a supplier to manage the delivery of a leadership programme for Local Authority Elected Members across Wales. The programme is aimed at authority elected members in senior positions, Leaders, executive members, political group leaders and Scrutiny Chair and those who aspire to senior office. Academi Wales was set up by the Welsh Government to develop the leadership potential of those who work for the Welsh public service through appropriate learning and development. It uses a range of learning interventions designed to develop people, organisations and systems. Academi Wales aims to improve the skills, knowledge and understanding of elected members through this programme, ultimately helping to deliver improved services for the citizens of Wales. Each year Academi Wales designs, commissions and delivers a significant number of learning and development initiatives comprising a blend of short programmes, organisational change interventions, a number of iconic events, a suite of high quality publications and e-enabled development which are all focused on building the knowledge, skills and behaviours of elected members. This previous Leadership Academy for Elected Members - Leadership Development programme pre-dating this development programme, worked to increase the leadership capacity of Welsh councils. The key objectives were to enable elected members to develop, maintain and use relationships (both internal and external) to provide effective leadership at the political, organisational and wider community levels. This Elected Members' leadership programme for Wales was and will continue to be designed to give elected members greater ability to shape powerful and political visions of the future and how to lead and manage complex change to improve effectiveness and efficiency. It is aimed at members in senior positions, Leaders, executive members, political group leaders and Scrutiny chairs and those who aspire to senior office. The most recent programmes were delivered during period 2017-2020 and recognised by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM). This programme needs to be designed and delivered for the period (at its maximum) 2022-2026, with the content designed to be recognised by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM). For information purposes the potential value of the Contract is estimated to range between 210,000 to 226,000 GBP (exc. VAT) for the initial 3 year contract term and between 70,000 to 80,000 GBP (exc. VAT) for the extension period if used. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Client seeks a supplier to manage the delivery of a leadership programme for Local Authority Elected Members across Wales. The programme is aimed at authority elected members in senior positions, Leaders, executive members, political group leaders and Scrutiny Chair and those who aspire to senior office. Academi Wales was set up by the Welsh Government to develop the leadership potential of those who work for the Welsh public service through appropriate learning and development. It uses a range of learning interventions designed to develop people, organisations and systems. Academi Wales aims to improve the skills, knowledge and understanding of elected members through this programme, ultimately helping to deliver improved services for the citizens of Wales. Each year Academi Wales designs, commissions and delivers a significant number of learning and development initiatives comprising a blend of short programmes, organisational change interventions, a number of iconic events, a suite of high quality publications and e-enabled development which are all focused on building the knowledge, skills and behaviours of elected members. This previous Leadership Academy for Elected Members - Leadership Development programme pre-dating this development programme, worked to increase the leadership capacity of Welsh councils. The key objectives were to enable elected members to develop, maintain and use relationships (both internal and external) to provide effective leadership at the political, organisational and wider community levels. This Elected Members' leadership programme for Wales was and will continue to be designed to give elected members greater ability to shape powerful and political visions of the future and how to lead and manage complex change to improve effectiveness and efficiency. It is aimed at members in senior positions, Leaders, executive members, political group leaders and Scrutiny chairs and those who aspire to senior office. The most recent programmes were delivered during period 2017-2020 and recognised by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM). This programme needs to be designed and delivered for the period (at its maximum) 2022-2026, with the content designed to be recognised by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM). For information purposes the potential value of the Contract is estimated to range between 210,000 to 226,000 GBP (exc. VAT) for the initial 3 year contract term and between 70,000 to 80,000 GBP (exc. VAT) for the extension period if used. Additional information: For the purposed of the notice the estimated maximum total contract value is 367200.00 GBP including VAT (306,000 GBP excluding VAT) The tender is being procured using the Light Touch Regime - Education and Training Services CPV Codes Renewal: An option for a 12 month extension period has been included. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015992-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Jun 2022 | | Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 Jun 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £367,200 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £272,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WELSH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF10 3NQ | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Cardiff | | Electoral ward | Cathays | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth | | Delivery location | TLL Wales | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SHARED SERVICE ARCHITECTURE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80500000 - Training services - 80511000 - Staff training services - 80521000 - Training programme services ## Release History - 10 Jun 2022 at 11:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015992-2022 - 9 Mar 2022 at 11:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006422-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://gov.wales - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0007 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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