Buyer Name: Welsh Local Government Association
Buyer Address: 4th Floor, One Canal Parade, Dumballs Road, Cardiff, UKL22, CF10 5BF, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Laura Pine
Contact Email: ProfessionalServices@cardiff.gov.uk
Buyer Name: Welsh Local Government Association
Buyer Address: 4th Floor, One Canal Parade, Dumballs Road, Cardiff, UKL22, CF10 5BF, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Laura Pine
Contact Email: ProfessionalServices@cardiff.gov.uk
Buyer Name: Cardiff Council
Buyer Address: County Hall, Cardiff, UKL22, CF10 4UW, United Kingdom
The leadership programme for councillors in Wales is a place where leaders, and those in leadership positions, can explore the latest thinking in political leadership, and equip themselves with the knowledge and skills they need to rise to these challenges. The WLGA leadership programme has been delivered for some 25 years, primarily through the LGA and latterly with Academi Wales. From 2026 it will be delivered solely by the WLGA and funded by the Welsh Government. The aim of this procurement is to appoint a supplier to design and deliver the leadership programme for councillors during the period October 2026 – December 2029. No programme will be required April to June 2027 due to local elections. There is scope for the contract to be extended for 2x 1 year extensions. Extension 1 – 2 additional programmes to be delivered starting in April and October 2030 Extension 2 – 2 additional programmes to be delivered starting in April and October 2031 The Contracting Authority reserves the right not to proceed with one or both of these extensions should there be insufficient demand or funding.
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External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002735-2026
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 312,500
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 375,000
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-10-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-09-30T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (70%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Community Wellbeing Benefits (10%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (20%)
Document Description: Not published
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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