---
title: "UK_1201- Senior Leadership Development Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065881"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)"
published: "2026-03-18"
---

# UK_1201- Senior Leadership Development Framework

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065881

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## Summary

The British Council has launched an open tender for the "UK_1201- Senior Leadership Development Framework," targeting services within the education and training sector. The procurement process entails a light-touch contract procedure, accelerated for efficiency. It is above the threshold and includes a framework agreement with both direct award and mini competition methods. The tender deadline is set for 13 April 2026, with contract awards anticipated by 1 May 2026. Interested parties can submit their proposals electronically, ensuring all documentation is accessed through the specified portal or by contacting the buyer directly. The procurement is stationed in London, United Kingdom, with the framework expected to commence on 18 May 2026.

This tender provides lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in leadership development programmes, particularly those able to deliver education and training services. The British Council’s focus on enhancing leadership skills presents an attractive proposition for firms with expertise in professional development. The contract's suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) ensures a diverse range of businesses can vie for participation. Additionally, the potential for three potential one-year extensions offers long-term engagement prospects, contributing to sustained business growth.

## Notice

Please complete Confidentiality Agreement and return to Joshua.damsell@britishcouncil.org by the date stated on the agreement in order to access the documentation. If unable to access the event, please email joshua.damsell@britishcouncil.org in order to receive it.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024707-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 May 2026 - 7 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £207,720 |
| Lots value | £207,720 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRITISH COUNCIL(THE) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 14:53 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024707-2026
- 19 Feb 2026 at 16:01 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015392-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024707-2026
  18th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015392-2026
  19th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2/#/bc-supplier-registration

## Notice URLs

- http://www.britishcouncil.org/
- https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2/#/bc-supplier-registrationOralternativelybycontactingJoshua.damsell@britishcouncil.org.
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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