How to win: Senior Leadership Development Services

About this contract

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.

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — General Dental Council scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £240,000, 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: deadlines are tight and a strong bid takes iteration.

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