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title: "Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) Leadership Programme"
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# Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) Leadership Programme

Buyer: WELSH LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (WLGA)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e689

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## Summary

The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) has concluded the procurement process for its Leadership Programme, aimed at enhancing the political leadership skills of councillors in Wales. Managed in collaboration with Cardiff Council, this contract was awarded to Leaderful Action Ltd., a small to medium enterprise based in Newport. The procurement, which followed a selective method described as a competitive flexible procedure, covers services in the education and training category, specifically focusing on personal development training for councillors. The contract, valued at £374,880, commenced on 8th June 2026 and runs until 31st December 2029, with potential extensions allowing for programmes until October 2031, subject to demand and funding. The upcoming key milestone is the contract signing scheduled for 5th June 2026.

The WLGA Leadership Programme provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training and development services, particularly those with expertise in political leadership and education. Small and medium enterprises are well-suited for such contracts, as highlighted by the successful bid from Leaderful Action Ltd. Companies offering innovative training solutions and the capacity to address the specific requirements of councillors will find opportunities for engagement. Additionally, this contract fosters long-term partnerships due to potential extensions, enabling businesses to further establish their presence in the public sector education and training industry.

## Notice

The leadership programme for councillors in Wales is a place where leaders, and those in leadership positions, can explore the latest thinking in political leadership, and equip themselves with the knowledge and skills they need to rise to these challenges. The WLGA leadership programme has been delivered for some 25 years, primarily through the LGA and latterly with Academi Wales. From 2026 it will be delivered solely by the WLGA and funded by the Welsh Government. The aim of this procurement is to appoint a supplier to design and deliver the leadership programme for councillors during the period October 2026 - December 2029. No programme will be required April to June 2027 due to local elections. There is scope for the contract to be extended for 2x 1 year extensions. Extension 1 - 2 additional programmes to be delivered starting in April and October 2030 Extension 2 - 2 additional programmes to be delivered starting in April and October 2031 The Contracting Authority reserves the right not to proceed with one or both of these extensions should there be insufficient demand or funding

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: An optional extension for up to four additional programmes over 2x twelve-month periods, which may be commissioned subject to demand at the sole discretion of the Contracting Authority.

### Planning Information

The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) intends to procure a supplier to design and deliver a leadership development programme for councillors across Wales.
Before commencing the formal procurement process, WLGA is seeking market insight to understand the capability and capacity of the market. 
Please refer to Proactis (REF: ERFX1008722), where a short set of questions have been provided to gather feedback from the market.
To participate in the PME and subsequent tender, please ensure you are registered at: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049013-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | 14 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £312,500 |
| Lots value | £312,500 |
| Awards value | £312,400 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WELSH LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (WLGA) |
| Additional buyers | CARDIFF COUNCIL; WELSH LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 5BF |
| 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 | Butetown |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEADERFUL ACTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services
- 80590000 - Tutorial services

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 15:11 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049013-2026
- 26 May 2026 at 15:11 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049009-2026
- 13 Jan 2026 at 14:59 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002735-2026
- 21 Nov 2025 at 15:37 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076139-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049013-2026
  26th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049009-2026
  26th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002735-2026
  13th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076139-2025
  21st November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.WLGA.Wales/home
- https://ardal-procurement.gov.wales/
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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