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title: "Project Leadership Programme PLP"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0685b4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS"
published: "2026-04-17"
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# Project Leadership Programme PLP

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0685b4

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), located in London, has undertaken a procurement process for the "Project Leadership Programme PLP" aimed at enhancing project leadership capabilities within the UK Government. This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on education and training services. The procurement has reached the award and contract stages, with Cranfield Management Development Limited, based in Bedford, selected as the supplier. The contract was signed on 17th April 2026 and extends until 31st January 2029. The procurement utilized a direct award method justified by Requirements through NISTA (Cabinet Office). The contract value is reported as £197,760 gross with a net amount of £164,800.

This tender presents significant opportunity for educational institutions and training providers specialising in leadership development to engage with government clients. Cranfield Management Development Limited's specific expertise in leadership courses and management training illustrates the demand for specialized business training services. The focus on project leadership capabilities will benefit suppliers able to offer tailored solutions enhancing skills within central government departments. While the direct award was made to a sole supplier, similar organisations could seek collaboration opportunities with governmental bodies. Additionally, SMEs and VCSEs are acknowledged within the project's suitability framework, indicating potential for future inclusion in related procurement activities.

## Notice

There is the need to build project leadership capability across Government and those that work within major change programmes. Through NISTA (Cabinet Office), Crown Commercial Service have procured a leadership training course (Project Leadership Programme) for senior project leaders. For some roles, attendance on this course may become mandatory to undertake the role within Government. For others, it is a recommended course to undertake and is a recognised part of Defra's, and wider government's, SCS & G6 talent strategy. It also forms an essential part of the process to become government accredited for Project Delivery. To continue to comply with NISTA (Cabinet Office) requirements, Defra (and associated ALBs) need to be able to nominate and send relevant candidates onto this training, alongside colleagues from all other departments. The application process is handled centrally within Defra by nominations through the Project Delivery Profession (Kirsty Wildgoose as Chief Project Delivery Officer). The main application is then completed online directly with Cranfield School of Management, the appointed provider.

### Procurement Information

Sole supplier

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035394-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £164,800 |
| Contracts value | £164,800 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CRANFIELD MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2026 at 16:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035394-2026
- 17 Apr 2026 at 16:03 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035390-2026
- 17 Apr 2026 at 15:32 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035370-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035394-2026
  17th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035390-2026
  17th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035370-2026
  17th April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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