--- title: "Leadership Effectiveness Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050d0e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050d0e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050d0e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050d0e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EAST WEST RAIL COMPANY LIMITED" published: "2026-05-11" --- # Leadership Effectiveness Services Buyer: EAST WEST RAIL COMPANY LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050d0e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050d0e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050d0e.json) ## Summary On 11th May 2026, East West Rail Company Limited, a central government public authority based in Milton Keynes, issued an amendment to their existing contract for "Leadership Effectiveness Services". The procurement process is at the amendment stage, with the original contract having been set to run from 3rd March 2026 to 31st August 2026, with potential for renewal until 1st September 2026. This central government initiative, classified under business organisation services, aims to enhance leadership through strategic coaching and culture-building initiatives. The contract, originally estimated at £1,200,000, reflects a procurement method facilitated by a direct award to meet unique project needs, highlighting the necessity for continuity and service delivery quality. This tender process represents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in leadership development programs. Due to East West Rail Company’s requirement for high-level expertise and their emphasis on supplier capacity, businesses experienced in providing tailored development programs and possessing a robust framework that aligns with strategic leadership goals are particularly well-suited to compete. Companies like Kotter Inc, already involved in this contract, exemplify the ideal profile with their demonstrated sector-specific experience and expertise, positioning them to support the company's aim for meaningful, sustainable outcomes. By engaging in such tenders, businesses can not only expand their market reach but also strengthen their portfolio in the public sector industry. ## Notice The Services are the provision of targeted development programs, coaching, and strategic culture-building initiatives to strengthen leadership effectiveness across the Board, Executive, and Senior Leadership teams. The Services will deliver ongoing coaching, development programs, and culture-building initiatives, tailored to EWR Co., ensuring that all leaders are equally equipped to navigate challenges and contribute to a high-performance environment. ### Procurement Information The East West Railway Company (EWR Co.) has undertaken prior market engagement with alternative providers to assess their capability and capacity to deliver the required services. Based on this market testing and evaluation, EWR Co. has determined that Kotter Inc. is the only supplier with the demonstrated capability, sector-specific experience, and capacity to deliver the services to the standard necessary for achieving the programme's strategic outcomes. This includes a high level of expertise in leadership development, with a team of experienced facilitators and an established framework that aligns with EWR Co.'s strategic goals. This combination of contextual knowledge and targeted expertise positions Kotter Inc. as the only suitable partner to support EWR Co.'s leadership development initiatives and ensure meaningful, sustainable outcomes. This direct award is made under Section 41(1)(b) of the Procurement Act 2023, on the basis that the selected supplier is the only provider capable of meeting the specific and complex requirements of the project, thereby ensuring value for money and continuity of delivery. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042958-2026 | | Notice type | UK10 - Contract Change Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Direct award | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 May 2025 | | Contract period | 3 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £800,000 | | Contracts value | £1,200,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active, Pending | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST WEST RAIL COMPANY LIMITED | | Additional buyers | EAST WEST RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED | | Locality | MILTON KEYNES | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK9 1EN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes | | Local authority | Milton Keynes | | Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes | | Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | KOTTER | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79996000 - Business organisation services - 79998000 - Coaching services ## Release History - 11 May 2026 at 11:42 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042958-2026 - 11 May 2026 at 11:32 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042951-2026 - 23 May 2025 at 08:00 - AwardUpdate - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025529-2025 - 23 May 2025 at 07:56 - AwardUpdate - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025523-2025 - 22 May 2025 at 13:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024982-2025 - 6 May 2025 at 13:48 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019134-2025 - 6 May 2025 at 11:47 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019073-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042958-2026 11th May 2026 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042951-2026 11th May 2026 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025529-2025 23rd May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025523-2025 23rd May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024982-2025 22nd May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019134-2025 6th May 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019073-2025 6th May 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - 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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