Scope
Description
The University of Birmingham requires a comprehensive Leadership Development Programme aimed at enhancing the strategic leadership capabilities of its senior leaders, Heads of School, and Heads of Department. This initiative is designed to support the University's goal of being among the top 50 universities globally by 2030.
Key Components:
Senior Development Programme: A one-year intensive programme for senior leaders.
Role-Specific Support for Heads of School: Annual workshops and action learning sets.
Role-Specific Support for Heads of Department: Annual workshops and practical skill development sessions.
Please refer to InTend Documents for full specification of requirements.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £0 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2025 to 1 July 2027
- Possible extension to 1 July 2029
- 4 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Two x one year extension options subject to performance reviews and agreement of both parties.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKG31 - Birmingham
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Prices are fixed for year one of the contract, and for subsequent years prices can be revised in line with the published CPI rate for the preceding 12 month period.
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Submission
Tender submission deadline
19 May 2025, 4:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Submissions to be submitted electronically via the Intend system. See documents for full details.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
21 June 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 60% |
| Price | Price | 30% |
| PSQ | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
No preliminary market engagement carried out, therefore, no notice to be published.
Contracting authority
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
- Companies House: RC000645
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT
United Kingdom
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)