Scope
Procurement reference
ERFX1008765
Procurement description
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.
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
312500 GBP to 312500GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
01 October 2026, 00:00AM to 30 September 2029, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 30 September 2031
Contracting authority
Welsh Local Government Association
Identification register:
Address 1: 4th Floor, One Canal Parade, Dumballs Road
Town/City: Cardiff
Postcode: CF10 5BF
Country: United Kingdom
Website: http://www.wlga.wales/home
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDJQ-5588-HWLY
Contact name: Laura Pine
Email: ProfessionalServices@cardiff.gov.uk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1
CPV classifications
- 80570000 - Personal development training services
- 80590000 - Tutorial services
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services
Lot value (estimated)
312500 GBP Excluding VAT
375000 GBP Including VAT
Criteria used to select suppliers to tender for this lot
true
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 October 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
30 September 2029, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
30 September 2031, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
An optional extension for up to four additional programmes over 2x twelve-month periods, which may be commissioned subject to demand at the sole discretion of the Contracting Authority.
Participation
Conditions of participation
The legal and financial capacity conditions of participation are located in the Procurement Specific Guidance
Conditions of participation
The technical ability conditions of participation are located in the Procurement Specific Guidance
Conditions of participation
Please refer to the MoI documentation.
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Description
Stage 2
Weighting: 70.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Community Wellbeing Benefits
Description
Stage 2
Weighting: 10.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Price
Description
Stage 2
Weighting: 20.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Expression of interest deadline
06 February 2026, 12:00PM
Enquiry deadline
30 January 2026, 12:00PM
Date of award of contract
27 February 2026, 23:59PM
Submission address and any special instructions
The Contracting Authority is utilising the Proactis Portal to manage this procurement and to communicate with Tendererswww.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
Expression of interest deadline
06 February 2026, 12:00PM
Enquiry deadline
30 January 2026, 12:00PM
Date of award of contract
27 February 2026, 23:59PM
Submission address and any special instructions
The Contracting Authority is utilising the Proactis Portal to manage this procurement and to communicate with Tendererswww.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
Document type
Bidding documents
Document type
Documentation in regards to Stage 2 and Stage 3 will be provided to shortlisted tenderers in line with the anticipated timescales within the MoI.
Document type
Conflict of interest
Description
Not published