Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) Leadership Programme

Procurement reference

ERFX1008722

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 single 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 a further year for 2 additional programmes to be delivered starting in April and October 2030.

The main aim of the programme is to increase the political leadership capacity of Welsh councils.

Please note that this procurement will be run through Proactis. To participate in the PME and subsequent tender, please ensure you are registered at: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com.

Proactis Reference: ERFX1008722

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

Total value (estimated)

250000 GBP Excluding VAT

300000 GBP Including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

01 October 2026, 00:00AM to 01 December 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 01 December 2030

Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA)

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

CPV classifications

• 80570000 - Personal development training services
• 80590000 - Tutorial services
• 80300000 - Higher education services
• 80400000 - Adult and other education services
• 80500000 - Training services

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

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)

01 December 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

01 December 2030, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Engagement process description

The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) intends to procure a supplier to design and deliver a leadership development programme for councillors across Wales.

Before commencing the formal procurement process, WLGA is seeking market insight to understand the capability and capacity of the market.

Please refer to Proactis (REF: ERFX1008722), where a short set of questions have been provided to gather feedback from the market.

To participate in the PME and subsequent tender, please ensure you are registered at: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com.

Due date

28 November 2025, 23:59PM

Has the engagement period already ended?

No

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

15 December 2025