--- title: "Provision of Project Leadership Programme (PLP) - re procurement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0507c0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0507c0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0507c0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0507c0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2025-04-25" --- # Provision of Project Leadership Programme (PLP) - re procurement Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0507c0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0507c0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0507c0.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service, representing the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA), has issued a Prior Information Notice for the upcoming re-procurement of the Project Leadership Programme. This procurement falls under the education and training services category, specifically targeting the enhancement of project delivery capability through the Project Leadership Programme (PLP). The process is currently in the planning stage, with a supplier event scheduled virtually for 12 May 2025. The tender process is expected to commence at the end of May 2025. Interested suppliers must register through the Crown Commercial Service's Learning and Training Services RM6219 Dynamic Purchasing System, and compliance with the Cyber Essentials Plus certification is mandatory. This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses within the Learning and Training Services industry to expand their reach in government sector contracts. It is particularly suited for organisations that possess expertise in educational and consultancy services, with capabilities in IT and technical training. Suppliers who can provide leadership development that encompasses academic theory and practical application will find this contract especially relevant. The estimated value of the contract is approximately £24,270,000, thus representing a significant opportunity for qualified and comparably experienced vendors to contribute to the development of project leadership within the UK government framework. ## Notice Crown Commercial Service, as the Authority, intends to put in place an agreement for the Provision of Project Leadership Programme (PLP) - Re-procurement. The HM Treasury represented by the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) (formerly the Infrastructure and Projects Authority- IPA) (the "Authority") is seeking to establish a Contract for the continued provision of the Project Leadership Programme. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Provision of Project Leadership Programme (PLP) It is of critical importance to NISTA is build project delivery capability through enhancing project leadership. To do this NISTA has established two key project leadership development programmes, one of which is the Project Leadership Programme (PLP). Launched in 2015 PLP, is aimed at leaders who hold key delivery roles in large and significant Government projects. The programme is currently delivered by a consortium led by Cranfield University School of Management. The programme has enrolled since its inception over 2700 leaders from across 30 different government departments and bodies and delivers 6 cohorts a year of between 30 -- 50 participants per cohort. PLP is based on three key leadership competencies: leadership of self, commercial leadership and technical leadership. Its content combines expert academic theory with practical hands-on learning. Its format currently includes 4 residential modules, mandatory and elective classes, coaching and online tools such as bespoke 360o feedback and a participant information portal. The current contract expires in December 2025 and it is the intention of NISTA to re-procure the programme. This PIN does not however constitute a commitment by NISTA to commit to any procurement activity or award a contract but is to alert the market to some market engagement activity. The estimated value in this notice is subject to the final requirements identified so constitutes a guide only. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017076-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Dec 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £24,270,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 9PP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services - 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services - 75121000 - Administrative educational services - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80420000 - E-learning services - 80500000 - Training services - 80510000 - Specialist training services - 80511000 - Staff training services - 80520000 - Training facilities - 80521000 - Training programme services - 80522000 - Training seminars - 80530000 - Vocational training services - 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services - 80531200 - Technical training services - 80570000 - Personal development training services - 80590000 - Tutorial services ## Release History - 25 Apr 2025 at 13:37 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017076-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk - https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps/RM6219?nav=0 - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ppn-0621-carbon-reduction-plan-creation-and-training-tickets-224041864247 - https://www.gov.uk/ccs ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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