Scope
Reference
UOE/2025/044/JU
Description
The University of Exeter is seeking one or more experienced training providers to deliver a comprehensive suite of leadership and management development programmes under the "Exeter Leader" pipeline. This initiative supports leadership capability across all levels of the organisation, from aspiring managers to experienced strategic leaders, with an aim to: • Build a consistent leadership culture aligned with University values. • Support succession planning and talent development. • Provide flexible, inclusive, and evidence-based learning experiences. • Enable personalised development through PDPs, personalised pathways through modules and peer coaching/mentoring opportunities.
Total value (estimated)
- £319,000 excluding VAT
- £382,800 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80532000 - Management training services
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80522000 - Training seminars
Not the same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot LOT-0001. Lot 1: Aspiring Managers
Description
This opportunity is for the provision of provider(s) to support the delivery of The Exeter Leader programme. The opportunity is for Lot 1: Aspiring Managers.
Lot value (estimated)
- £34,000 excluding VAT
- £40,800 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2030
- 4 years
Same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot LOT-0002. Lot 2: People Managers
Description
This opportunity is for the provision of provider(s) to support the delivery of The Exeter Leader programme. The opportunity is for Lot 2: People Managers
Lot value (estimated)
- £117,000 excluding VAT
- £140,400 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 31 May 2030
- 4 years, 1 month
Same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot LOT-0003. Lot 3: Strategic Leaders
Description
This opportunity is for the provision of provider(s) to support the delivery of The Exeter Leader programme. The opportunity is for Lot 3: Strategic Leaders
Lot value (estimated)
- £117,000 excluding VAT
- £140,400 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2030
- 4 years
Same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot LOT-0004. Lot 4: Experienced Leaders CPD
Description
This opportunity is for the provision of provider(s) to support the delivery of The Exeter Leader programme. The opportunity is for Lot 4: Experienced Leaders CPD
Lot value (estimated)
- £34,000 excluding VAT
- £40,800 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 31 May 2030
- 4 years, 1 month
Same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot LOT-0005. Lot 5: Personal Development Plan
Description
This opportunity is for the provision of provider(s) to support the delivery of The Exeter Leader programme. The opportunity is for Lot 5: Personal Development Plan (DPD)
Lot value (estimated)
- £17,000 excluding VAT
- £20,400 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 31 May 2030
- 4 years, 1 month
Same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot LOT-0001. Lot 1: Aspiring Managers
Lot LOT-0002. Lot 2: People Managers
Lot LOT-0003. Lot 3: Strategic Leaders
Lot LOT-0004. Lot 4: Experienced Leaders CPD
Lot LOT-0005. Lot 5: Personal Development Plan
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
11 February 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
20 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
16 April 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 80% |
| Price | Price | 20% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
University of Exeter
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZYG-2396-XCRZ
Northcote House
Exeter
EX4 4QH
United Kingdom
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)