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title: "Provision of Leadership & Management Programmes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060619"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
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# Provision of Leadership & Management Programmes

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060619

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## Summary

The University of Exeter initiated a tender process titled "Provision of Leadership & Management Programmes" within the services industry category, focusing on management training services located in Exeter, United Kingdom. This procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, starting on 14 January 2026. The tender aimed to enhance leadership capabilities across various levels within the institution and support succession planning and talent development. The submission deadline was 20 February 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 11 February 2026. Despite progressing through to the award stage, the funding was ultimately not available, leading to the cancellation of the award on 20 April 2026. The complete status of all lots was confirmed on 22 April 2026, marking the conclusion of this tender process.

This tender offered significant business growth opportunities for experienced training providers by allowing them to deliver comprehensive leadership and management development programmes under the "Exeter Leader" pipeline. With a focus on building consistent leadership culture and supporting personalised development, this contract was suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that provide flexible and inclusive learning experiences. Businesses specialising in management training services, training programme services, and training seminars were particularly well-suited to compete, given the criteria weighted heavily on quality (80%) and price (20%). Such opportunities would have enabled providers to enhance their portfolios through delivering tailored leadership training from aspiring managers to strategic leaders.

## Notice

The University of Exeter is seeking one or more experienced training providers to deliver a comprehensive suite of leadership and management development programmes under the "Exeter Leader" pipeline. This initiative supports leadership capability across all levels of the organisation, from aspiring managers to experienced strategic leaders, with an aim to: * Build a consistent leadership culture aligned with University values. * Support succession planning and talent development. * Provide flexible, inclusive, and evidence-based learning experiences. * Enable personalised development through PDPs, personalised pathways through modules and peer coaching/mentoring opportunities.

### Lot Information

Lot 1: Aspiring Managers

This opportunity is for the provision of provider(s) to support the delivery of The Exeter Leader programme. The opportunity is for Lot 1: Aspiring Managers.

Lot 2: People Managers

This opportunity is for the provision of provider(s) to support the delivery of The Exeter Leader programme. The opportunity is for Lot 2: People Managers

Lot 3: Strategic Leaders

This opportunity is for the provision of provider(s) to support the delivery of The Exeter Leader programme. The opportunity is for Lot 3: Strategic Leaders

Lot 4: Experienced Leaders CPD

This opportunity is for the provision of provider(s) to support the delivery of The Exeter Leader programme. The opportunity is for Lot 4: Experienced Leaders CPD

Lot 5: Personal Development Plan

This opportunity is for the provision of provider(s) to support the delivery of The Exeter Leader programme. The opportunity is for Lot 5: Personal Development Plan (DPD)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036708-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 May 2026 - 31 May 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £319,000 |
| Lots value | £319,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80522000 - Training seminars
- 80532000 - Management training services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 14:21 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036708-2026
- 14 Jan 2026 at 17:16 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003264-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036708-2026
  22nd April 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003264-2026
  14th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=101722&TID100106955&B=
- https://www.exeter.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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