How to win: Request for Quote: Women of Colour in Leadership Development Programme

About this contract

Cambridgeshire County Council is seeking a supplier to deliver a leadership development programme for Women of Colour, designed to inspire, empower and equip participants to become the leaders of the future. Aimed at Women of Colour aspiring to leadership roles, the programme will combine peer networking, facilitated learning and reflective practice to help participants develop lifelong learning skills, build confidence, expand professional networks and pursue future career progression opportunities. Further Information can be found in the attached Scope of requirements.

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Cambridgeshire County Council scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £11,000, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins services work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 19 October 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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