Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) Leadership Programme

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Estimated value

Awarded value

£312k

Awarded 14 May 2026

Suppliers

1

1 SME

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

26 May 2026

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

Scope

Reference
ERFX1008765 / ERFX100767 / ERFX1008808
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
30 Sept 2026 to 30 Sept 2029
Possible extension to 30 Sept 2031

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.

CPV classifications
80570000
80590000
80300000
80400000
80500000
Contract locations
Wales, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
QualityStage 2quality70.00%
Community Wellbeing BenefitsStage 2quality10.00%
PriceStage 2price20.00%

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

The legal and financial capacity conditions of participation are located in the Procurement Specific Guidance

The technical ability conditions of participation are located in the Procurement Specific Guidance

Please refer to the MoI documentation.

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

£312k

Award date

14 May 2026

Contract start

07 Jun 2026

Contract end

31 Dec 2029

Awarded to