Business and management consultancy services

Tender description

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) proposes a leadership programme to stimulate and develop ambitious leadership which sits at the heart of business growth. The programme will be designed for a wide range of participants in both private and third sector organisations all at different stages in their journey toward being high performing leaders. It aims to deliver a step change in the leadership capability and capacity of 300-400 individuals from 200-300 unique businesses across the Highlands and Islands region. The requirement is split into 2 Lots: — Lot 1: Emerging Leaders/ Leadership for Growth, — Lot 2: Mentoring (business mentoring to accelerate the leadership journey). This particular Notice relates to Lot 1. Bidders can submit a response for one or both Lots. Bidders who are interested in bidding for Lot 2 can do so by locating the respective PCS/OJEU Notices, which were both published on the same date with "Leadership Programme" in the contract description. Lot 1 Emerging Leaders / Leadership for Growth. — Emerging Leaders — 3 programmes per year each with a cohort of up to 14 participants. Total 168 participants over 4 years, — Leadership for Growth — 2 programmes per year each with a cohort of up to 14 participants. Total 112 participants over 4 years. It is expected that these services will be required from October 2018 for 4 years unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of the Framework Agreement. The 4 year budget currently available to deliver this service is between 1 075 000 GBP and 1 156 000 GBP (excluding VAT).