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title: "Leadership and Management Development Programme (LMDP) Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06757a"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL"
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# Leadership and Management Development Programme (LMDP) Tender

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06757a

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## Summary

Somerset Council is currently in the Tender stage of procuring a Leadership and Management Development Programme (LMDP) aimed at enhancing leadership consistency and capability. The tender seeks a provider or consortium to design and deliver a modular programme to uplift management practices within the council. The procurement is classified under Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, and Training services, with a focus on geographic delivery within the UKK23 region. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 10th April 2026, followed by a submission deadline on 14th April 2026. This open competition is governed by the legal framework of the UK Public General Acts, specifically referencing the 2023/54 regulation, and is valued at £150,000 net.

This tender provides an ideal opportunity for businesses specialising in training and consultancy services, particularly those experienced in leadership development and organisational change management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, especially those with innovative approaches to fostering leadership and cultural transformation within public sector organisations. The contract commences on 1st May 2026 and spans until 30th April 2027, with potential three-month extensions. The emphasis on consistent leadership and alignment with Somerset Council's values offers significant prospects for businesses to impact public sector efficiency and employee wellbeing positively.

## Notice

Somerset Council is investing in a comprehensive, evidence-based Leadership and Management Development Programme (LMDP) aiming to improve the consistency, capability, quality, and impact of people leadership across the organisation, supporting cultural alignment and improving employee experience. This follows significant organisational change, increased spans of control, and evidence from staff surveys and workforce insights showing variation in management practice and its effect on wellbeing, performance and culture. The programme aims to: * Build confident, capable and inspirational leaders * Reduce the "leadership lottery" by ensuring consistent management basics * Improve team climate, morale, and engagement through better leadership * Support organisational change and transformation * Reinforce Somerset Council's values - Work as One Team, Build Belonging, Strive for Excellence This procurement will secure an external training provider (or a consortium of providers) to design and deliver the core modular programme for leaders and managers at all levels, in conjunction with the Organisational Development & Employee Experience Team (OD&EE Team).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028062-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| 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 | SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK23 Somerset CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 15:18 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028062-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028062-2026
  26th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login#
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.somerset.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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