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title: "STEP UKFE Leadership Training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cd96"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK FUSION ENERGY LTD"
published: "2026-07-17"
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# STEP UKFE Leadership Training

Buyer: UK FUSION ENERGY LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cd96

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## Summary

The procurement process carried out by UK Fusion Energy Ltd, a central government public authority located at Culham Science Campus in Oxfordshire, involved the development and delivery of the STEP UKFE Leadership Training. This contract, classified under education and training services, involved a series of activities including a webinar and a residential workshop at the Alliance Manchester Business School. The project was completed with the award to The University of Manchester on 30th June 2026, following a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The contract, valued at £42,000 gross, was signed on 16th June 2026 and aimed at enhancing leadership capabilities through experiential learning for approximately 15 participants.

This tender, focused on leadership development, presents considerable opportunities for educational institutions and professional training providers specializing in leadership and management training. Businesses equipped to deliver high-impact workshops and courses with a strong online component will find this opportunity aligns well with their services, especially those capable of offering bespoke training solutions tailored to specific organisational needs. The collaboration with a prominent institution like The University of Manchester highlights the importance of expertise and established reputations in securing such contracts.

## Notice

Development and delivery of the UKFE STEP Leadership Programme, designed to build leadership capability and support the professional development of selected participants. The programme will include: An initial online welcome webinar to introduce the programme objectives, structure, and expectations, and to engage participants ahead of the main delivery A 2-day in-person residential workshop hosted at Alliance Manchester Business School, focused on interactive, experiential learning and leadership development A cohort of approximately 15 participants to ensure an engaging, high-quality learning experience with opportunities for individual contribution and personalised feedback

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067611-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2026 - 2 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK FUSION ENERGY LTD |
| Locality | ABINGDON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2026 at 09:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067611-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067611-2026
  17th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-19269

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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