---
title: "Leadership programme for senior leaders"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d6f7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD"
published: "2025-11-12"
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# Leadership programme for senior leaders

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d6f7

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## Summary

The University of Salford, a public authority in the sub-central government sector, solicited tenders for a leadership programme for senior leaders. This initiative, focused within the education and training services industry, was directed towards enhancing the skills of senior researchers and research leads over a five-month period. The tendering process, which concluded on 6th November 2025, was part of an open competition below the threshold. Expertise sought included the delivery of workshops, coaching sessions, and bespoke activities aligned with institutional priorities. Located in Salford, UK, the procurement process has completed the awarding stage, with the contract start date scheduled for 1st December 2025, running to the end of July 2026.

The awarded contract valued at £32,160 was won by 64 Million Artists, a small to medium-sized enterprise, highlighting the potential for SMEs to engage with public sector opportunities and extend their service reach within the educational domain. Businesses with expertise in leadership development, coaching, and educational programme management could find such tenders a fitting opportunity to expand their client base and affirm their competency in delivering strategic programmes aligned with client priorities. The open competition format encourages diverse participation, providing a fertile ground for growth and innovation within service-focused organisations aiming to collaborate with academic institutions.

## Notice

The University of Salford requires a tailored leadership programme to be delivered to a cohort of senior researchers and research leads. The programme is intended to span a five-month period and should incorporate workshops, individual coaching, action learning sets and institution-specific bespoke sessions. The programme should be grounded in evidence-based practice and aligned with the strategic priorities of the institution. It should aim to enhance leadership capacity, foster collaborative and reflective practice, and support the professional growth of senior academic staff.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073116-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000 |
| Awards value | £32,160 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M5 4WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 64 MILLION ARTISTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2025 at 11:53 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073116-2025
- 3 Nov 2025 at 10:16 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070330-2025
- 30 Oct 2025 at 11:08 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069662-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073116-2025
  12th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070330-2025
  3rd November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069662-2025
  30th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6821
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7080
  Correct Document Attached

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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