--- title: "Appointment to Design a System Leadership Programme for Medr and the Tertiary Education Sector" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-159925" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-159925" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-159925.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-159925.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "COMMISSION FOR TERTIARY EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (MEDR)" published: "2026-03-09" --- # Appointment to Design a System Leadership Programme for Medr and the Tertiary Education Sector Buyer: COMMISSION FOR TERTIARY EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (MEDR) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-159925 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-159925) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-159925.json) ## Summary The Commission for Tertiary Education and Research (Medr) is conducting a procurement process to appoint a supplier for designing a System Leadership Programme for the tertiary education sector in Wales. This initiative focuses on developing leadership proposals for current and aspiring senior leaders across the sector, with the buyer located in Cardiff. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Ggi Development And Research LLP on 26 February 2026. The procurement method used was open, and the awarded services fall under the categories of research and consultancy. The tender process began in January 2026, with submissions closing on 4 February 2026. This project is under the 'services' category, aligning primarily with educational and consultancy services, and the primary contracting location is Cardiff. This tender presents substantial opportunities for firms specialising in leadership development and consultancy services. Given the open nature of the procurement, businesses with expertise in research, consultancy, and education services are well-positioned to benefit from engagement with Medr, a prominent authority in the education sector. The focus on system leadership and professional development for senior leaders offers significant scope for innovative consultancies and training providers to showcase their capabilities. Businesses adept at fostering cross-sector collaboration, designing developmental programmes, and aligning services with professional standards will find ample growth potential by participating in similar opportunities within the Welsh tertiary education sector. ## Notice The aim of this contract is to work with Medr and the tertiary education sector to design detailed proposals for a leadership development programme suitable for current and aspiring senior leaders across the whole sector. The contract does not include delivery of the programme, which will be the subject of a separate procurement exercise at a later date.Objectives:To work with Medr and tertiary sector providers, representative bodies and relevant trade unions to develop proposals for a senior and system leadership development programme for the tertiary sector in Wales which will:Support the professional development of current and aspiring senior leaders in the tertiary sector;Secure the engagement of sector leaders with the potential to influence system-wide change and improvement;Support a pipeline of diverse and talented senior leaders;Foster strong cross-sector relationships and collaboration in service of the sector's shared goals, with a particular focus on the strategic aims and commitments set out in Medr's strategic plan 2025-2030;Build capacity in the sector for collaborative planning, programme and project delivery;Support the wellbeing of senior leaders in the tertiary sector;Align with relevant professional standards for sector leaders, including the professional standards for FE and work-based learning leaders in Wales;Build on previous leadership development programmes, and incorporate the elements which participants valued most;Ensure sustainable outcomes for participants, such as communities of practice; andReflect the diverse needs of different parts of the tertiary sector, including the varying leadership roles and levels in different types of provider.To identify existing leadership development programmes available to the tertiary sector, and ensure that the proposed approach will complement rather than duplicating these.To explore the appetite and opportunities for accrediting the outcomes of leadership development.To identify the benefits and potential unintended consequences of a sector-wide leadership development programme.To identify potential levels of demand for the programme over the next five years. This should include clear recommendations on the target cohort(s) for the programme, including regarding options for those who have taken part in other leadership training with similar or overlapping content in recent years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=159925 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Feb 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | COMMISSION FOR TERTIARY EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (MEDR) | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF10 4BZ | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Cardiff | | Electoral ward | Butetown | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | GGI DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development - 79310000 - Market research services - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services - 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80521000 - Training programme services ## Release History - 9 Mar 2026 at 10:45 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=159925 - 13 Jan 2026 at 13:58 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=159925 ## Notice URLs - http://www.medr.cymru - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html - https://www.good-governance.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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