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    ContractsLeadership Development Programme for Cumbria Local Authorities
    Closed contract

    Leadership Development Programme for Cumbria Local Authorities

    Contract value
    £30k
    Closed 7 Jun 2026

    The LGA seeks experienced facilitators to design and deliver 8-12 leadership development workshops for Cumbria's councils and emerging mayoral authority.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· EnglandPublished 26 May 2026· 4 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Contract value
    £30k
    Closed 7 Jun 2026
    Tender deadline passed on 7 Jun 2026.

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      est.£30,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      7 Jun 2026
      3 months ago
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      England

    Lifecycle

    Closed

    Tender closed on 7 Jun 2026. Awaiting award.

    26 May 2026Today7 Jun 2026

    Brief

    The Local Government Association (LGA) is inviting bids from individuals, organisations, and sole traders to design and deliver a leadership support programme for Cumbria's local authorities. The programme will comprise 8-12 in-person workshops and discussion sessions tailored for the political and managerial leadership of Cumberland Council, Westmorland and Furness Council, and the emerging Mayoral Strategic Authority. Bidders should demonstrate expertise in designing and facilitating engaging sessions that address the specific needs of local authority leaders navigating devolution arrangements. The successful supplier will work collaboratively with the LGA to ensure the programme supports effective leadership and governance across the Cumbria region.

    Track record

    1 award · 1 winner
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    Original closed notice on the publisher's site

    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06a352
    ID
    Buyer
    Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA)
    Sector
    Research & Innovation