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Project Leadership Programme PLP

Published
Published 17 April 2026

Overview

There is the need to build project leadership capability across Government and those that work within major change programmes. Through NISTA (Cabinet Office), Crown Commercial Service have procured a leadership training course (Project Leadership Programme) for senior project leaders. For some roles, attendance on this course may become mandatory to undertake the role within Government. For others, it is a recommended course to undertake and is a recognised part of Defra’s, and wider government’s, SCS & G6 talent strategy. It also forms an essential part of the process to become government accredited for Project Delivery. To continue to comply with NISTA (Cabinet Office) requirements, Defra (and associated ALBs) need to be able to nominate and send relevant candidates onto this training, alongside colleagues from all other departments. The application process is handled centrally within Defra by nominations through the Project Delivery Profession (Kirsty Wildgoose as Chief Project Delivery Officer). The main application is then completed online directly with Cranfield School of Management, the appointed provider.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Procedure
Direct
SME suitable
Yes
Published
17 April 2026

Award outcome

Awarded value
£329,600
Award date
16 April 2026
Contract period
30 April 2026 → 31 January 2029
Winner
  • Cranfield Management Development Limited

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract

    17 April 2026

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  2. Contract

    17 April 2026

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  3. Contract

    17 April 2026

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Contracting authority

  • DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

    Buyer

    London, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PNBD-3289-CDGX

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Awarded: Project Leadership Programme PLP — won by Cranfield Management Development Limited — Skim