---
title: "Cheshire East Managers Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0674a7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-26"
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# Cheshire East Managers Programme

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0674a7

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Cheshire East Managers Programme" was undertaken by Cheshire East Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Crewe, United Kingdom. The programme entails a manager training scheme designed to elevate approximately 550 people managers as part of the Council's Improvement and Transformation Plan. Training involves both in-person events and e-learning support, orchestrated around the employee lifecycle. This contract, valued at £33,550, was awarded to Laughology Ltd on the 26th of March, 2026, and is operational from the 1st of April, 2026, to the 8th of March, 2027. The procurement was completed using a direct method due to its below threshold status and did not require competitive tendering, focusing on personnel-training services in the UKD6 region.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in management training, e-learning platforms, and personnel development services, particularly those looking to break into public sector contracts. As the procurement method involves direct awarding, businesses in this sector should consider establishing strong relationships with sub-central government authorities to be considered for future non-competitive tenders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Laughology Ltd are well-positioned to leverage such opportunities by offering specialised services tailored to public authorities’ strategic goals. This particular contract allows businesses to demonstrate their expertise in transformative training solutions that align with council strategies, thus providing avenues for business expansion in similar niches.

## Notice

Manager training programme for all people managers (approx 550) to support the Councils Improvement and Transformation Plan. This is to include in person events, E-Learning and a Manager Hub designed around the Employee Lifecycle. This contract is for the commissioned training element.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027724-2026 |
| 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 | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 8 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £33,550 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL |
| Locality | CREWE |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW1 2JZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Crewe Central |
| Westminster constituency | Crewe and Nantwich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79632000 - Personnel-training services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 10:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027724-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027724-2026
  26th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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