--- title: "Provision of Leadership Development Programme" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050441" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050441" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050441.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050441.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM" published: "2025-07-18" --- # Provision of Leadership Development Programme Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050441 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050441) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050441.json) ## Summary The University of Birmingham initiated a tender process for the "Provision of Leadership Development Programme" with a focus on enhancing strategic leadership capabilities of senior leaders, Heads of School, and Heads of Department. This process falls under the industry category of education and training services and is located in Birmingham. The procurement process progressed through an open procedure, covering an extensive duration from July 2025 to June 2027, with the possibility of a two-year extension. The tender's key milestones included submission deadlines in May 2025 and an award period concluding in June 2025. However, it is important to note that a contract associated with this tender was later cancelled due to an administrative inputting error, as of 18 July 2025. This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in leadership training and development services to support the University in its aim to be among the top 50 universities globally by 2030. The open procedure in procurement allows for competition, making it suitable for service providers especially within the SME sector, as evidenced by the participation of multiple bids, predominantly from small and medium enterprises. Companies with experience in framework agreements and expertise in developing tailored leadership programmes would be well-suited to engage with future opportunities offered by the University. Such businesses can leverage the outcomes of this procurement process to enhance their portfolios and potentially target similar public sector contracts. ## Notice The University of Birmingham requires a comprehensive Leadership Development Programme aimed at enhancing the strategic leadership capabilities of its senior leaders, Heads of School, and Heads of Department. This initiative is designed to support the University's goal of being among the top 50 universities globally by 2030. Key Components: Senior Development Programme: A one-year intensive programme for senior leaders. Role-Specific Support for Heads of School: Annual workshops and action learning sets. Role-Specific Support for Heads of Department: Annual workshops and practical skill development sessions. Please refer to InTend Documents for full specification of requirements. ### Lot Information Lot LOT-0001 Renewal: Two x one year extension options subject to performance reviews and agreement of both parties. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041185-2025 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 18 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 19 May 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 Jul 2025 | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £720,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Cancelled | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM | | Additional buyers | Missing | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B15 2TT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Edgbaston | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston | | Delivery location | TLG31 Birmingham | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | NOUS GROUP (UK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80500000 - Training services ## Release History - 18 Jul 2025 at 08:52 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041185-2025 - 7 Jul 2025 at 15:41 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038001-2025 - 16 Apr 2025 at 14:49 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015643-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041185-2025 18th July 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038001-2025 7th July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015643-2025 16th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.birmingham.ac.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home - https://nousgroup.com/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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