✓Tender information last checkedLast checked 5 Oct 2026, 13:41.
Opportunity overview
The General Dental Council (GDC) is seeking to appoint a strategic leadership development partner to work collaboratively with the organisation over a three-year period. The appointed provider will support the GDC in strengthening leadership capability, shaping organisational culture, enhancing ways of working, and fostering the continued development of its senior leadership community.
The scope of services is expected to include leadership development, executive coaching and facilitation, organisational development support, cultural transformation initiatives, and the design and delivery of interventions tailored to the evolving needs of the GDC. The successful provider will demonstrate a collaborative approach, a strong track record of delivering impact, and the ability to build trusted relationships at senior leadership level.
Classification
CPV80511000 — Staff training services
CPV80570000 — Personal development training services
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Scope, procedure and submissions
Id
GDC-2026-032
Status
active
Procurement Method
selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/35H969KQ36
To respond to this opportunity, please visit this link:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/35H969KQ36
The access code is 35H969KQ36
The procurement will be conducted using a Competitive Flexible Procedure comprising two stages.
Stage 1 - Prequalification
Interested suppliers will be invited to complete a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ). The PSQ will assess suppliers' suitability, capability, financial capacity, relevant experience, and ability to meet the requirements. Only suppliers that successfully satisfy the Conditions of Participation will be invited to progress to the Invitation to Tender stage.
Stage 2 - Invitation to Tender (ITT) Stage
Suppliers that successfully pass the Prequalification Stage will be invited to submit a detailed tender in response to the Invitation to Tender (ITT). Tender submissions will be evaluated in accordance with the published award criteria, including quality and price considerations. Following evaluation, the Authority intends to award the contract to the supplier with the most advantageous tender.
Submission terms
Electronic Submission Policy
allowed
Languages
en
Enquiry period
Ends
15 Oct 2026, 11:00
Expected award period
Ends
1 Feb 2027, 23:59
Lots and requirements
Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Value
Including VAT
288,000
Amount
240,000
Currency
GBP
Award criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Strategic approach, diagnostic and leadership development methodology
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Executive leadership team development and executive coaching
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Leadership Community Network development, culture and inclusion
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
quality
Name
Measuring impact, governance and continuous improvement
1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.
1 VERSION
1
093759-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS
ProcuraAxis Analysis
Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.
ANALYSIS PREVIEW
Opportunity intelligence at a glance
The General Dental Council is seeking a strategic partner for a three-year senior leadership development programme. Services are expected to cover leadership development, executive coaching, facilitation, organisational development, cultural transformation and tailored interventions for its senior leadership community.
Who this may suit
Suitable for leadership development, executive coaching, organisational development and culture-change providers with a demonstrable senior-level track record and collaborative delivery approach.
Key points identified
Collaborative approachProvider must demonstrate a collaborative approach.Evidence: “The successful provider will demonstrate a collaborative approach”
Relevant delivery track recordProvider must have a strong track record of delivering impact.Evidence: “a strong track record of delivering impact”
Senior stakeholder relationshipsProvider must be able to build trusted relationships at senior leadership level.Evidence: “the ability to build trusted relationships at senior leadership level”
96% approved-analysis confidence7 supplier criteria identified3 risks or unknowns
ProcuraAxis structures information found in published procurement records, checks the result for consistency and publishes only approved analysis. Confidence describes the completeness and consistency of the available source information; it is not a guarantee of eligibility or contract award.
The General Dental Council is seeking a strategic partner for a three-year senior leadership development programme. Services are expected to cover leadership development, executive coaching, facilitation, organisational development, cultural transformation and tailored interventions for its senior leadership community.
Who this may suit
Suitable for leadership development, executive coaching, organisational development and culture-change providers with a demonstrable senior-level track record and collaborative delivery approach.
Key deliverables
Leadership development interventions
Executive coaching and facilitation
Organisational development support
Cultural transformation initiatives
Tailored design and delivery for senior leaders
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
7 criteria identified
Collaborative approach
98% confidence
Provider must demonstrate a collaborative approach.
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“The successful provider will demonstrate a collaborative approach”
Relevant delivery track record
98% confidence
Provider must have a strong track record of delivering impact.
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“a strong track record of delivering impact”
Senior stakeholder relationships
98% confidence
Provider must be able to build trusted relationships at senior leadership level.
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“the ability to build trusted relationships at senior leadership level”
Service scope
99% confidence
Expected services include leadership development, executive coaching, facilitation, organisational development support, cultural transformation, and tailored interventions.
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“The scope of services is expected to include leadership development, executive coaching and facilitation, organisational development support, cultural transformation initiatives, and the design and delivery of interventions”
Supplier eligibility conditions
99% confidence
Unknown
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No explicit economic, financial, technical, legal, insurance, location, company-size or exclusion requirements are supplied.
SME suitability
99% confidence
Unknown
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Suitable-for-SME status is not stated.
VCSE suitability
99% confidence
Unknown
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Suitable-for-VCSE status is not stated.
COMMERCIAL AND DELIVERY
Contract intelligence
Commercial
Maximum contract value
99% confidence
Up to £240,000 GBP
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Opportunity value_max and Lot 1 value_amount are both 240000 GBP.
Contract duration
98% confidence
Three years
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“work collaboratively with the organisation over a three-year period”
Payment and pricing terms
99% confidence
Unknown
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No payment mechanism, pricing schedule, or commercial terms are supplied.
Delivery
Delivery geography
96% confidence
United Kingdom: West Midlands (UKG) and London (UKI)
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Delivery locations are recorded as regions UKG and UKI.
Buyer location
99% confidence
Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Buyer location is recorded as Birmingham, B4 6AJ.
Delivery model
99% confidence
Unknown
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The supplied notice does not specify whether delivery is in person, remote, or hybrid.
display_status is “open” and source_status is “active”.
Submission deadline
99% confidence
15 October 2026, 11:00 BST
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submission_deadline: 2026-10-15T11:00:00+01:00.
RISKS AND UNKNOWNS
Points requiring attention
Short submission window
99% confidence
The deadline is 10 days after publication.
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Published 5 October 2026; submission deadline 15 October 2026 at 11:00 BST.
Scope detail
96% confidence
Detailed requirements and intervention volumes are not stated.
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The notice says the scope is “expected to include” listed services but provides no detailed specification.
Commercial detail
99% confidence
Pricing structure, payment terms and contract start/end dates are unknown.
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These details are not supplied; contract start_at and contract_end_at are null.
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