Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-05e689
- Published by:
- Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA)
- Authority ID:
- AA87842
- Publication date:
- 22 November 2025
- Deadline date:
- 28 November 2025
- Notice type:
- UK2
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
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
Full notice text
Scope
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
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
Contracting authority
Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA)
Identification register:
Address 1: 4th Floor, One Canal Parade, Dumballs Road
Town/City: Cardiff
Postcode: CF10 5BF
Country: United Kingdom
Website: https://www.wlga.wales/home
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDJQ-5588-HWLY
NUTS code: UKL22
Contact name: Laura Pine
Email: ArdalProcurement@Cardiff.gov.uk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
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
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
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
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
15 December 2025
Coding
Commodity categories
| ID |
Title
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Parent category
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| 80400000 |
Adult and other education services |
Education and training services |
| 80300000 |
Higher education services |
Education and training services |
| 80570000 |
Personal development training services |
Training services |
| 80500000 |
Training services |
Education and training services |
| 80590000 |
Tutorial services |
Training services |
Delivery locations
| ID |
Description
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| 100 |
UK - All |
Alert region restrictions
The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.
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Description
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There are no alert restrictions for this notice.
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About the buyer
- Main contact:
- N/a
- Admin contact:
- N/a
- Technical contact:
- N/a
- Other contact:
- N/a
Further information
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