---
title: "Leadership Development"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064a12"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2026-02-06"
---

# Leadership Development

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064a12

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## Summary

The Leadership Development programme, commissioned by the University of Exeter, was a public procurement process focused on enhancing leadership skills through targeted training services. This procurement process fell under the service category, specifically within training services as classified by CPV code 80500000. It was a direct procurement method conducted below the threshold level without competition. The University of Exeter, located in Exeter, UK, led this effort, with the contract being awarded to GatenbySanderson Limited, based in Leeds. The procurement process progressed through to the contract stage on 6th February 2026, with the services period commencing on 15th August 2025 and concluding on 14th August 2026. The total contract value was £44,880.

This procurement presents distinct opportunities for service-oriented businesses specializing in leadership training and development. Companies equipped to offer innovative and effective training solutions could leverage similar opportunities to expand their market presence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like GatenbySanderson Limited, particularly those with experience in public sector engagements, are well-positioned to thrive in such tenders, capitalising on the demand for specialised development programmes. The completion of this contract exemplifies potential areas for growth for businesses aiming to collaborate with academic institutions seeking leadership and skills development solutions.

## Notice

Leadership Difference development programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010946-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Aug 2025 - 14 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £44,880 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GATENBYSANDERSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2026 at 13:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010946-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010946-2026
  6th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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