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Provision of Coaching Services

PENSION PROTECTION FUND

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23 May 2025 at 14:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has completed a selective procurement process for the provision of coaching services. This framework aims to enhance professional development programmes over a four-year period, with a contract value of £540,000. The procurement, classified under CPV code 79998000, is a restricted procedure for services and includes multiple suppliers such as The Art of Work Ltd, ASK Europe Ltd, Cognomie, and First Ascent Group Limited. This service category is based in London, United Kingdom, with key procurement dates having taken place from the tender period closing on 4th February 2025 and the contract period being from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2029. This award was published on 23rd May 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in coaching and professional development services, particularly those identified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which the PPF has deemed suitable for participation. Companies offering innovative coaching solutions that can bolster employee skills and capabilities would benefit from engaging in similar procurement processes. The partnership extends across several SMEs, highlighting the importance of collaborative frameworks in enhancing organisational development within the public sector. The awarded suppliers underscore this opportunity by contributing to a robust programme aimed at boosting comprehensive development within the PPF.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Coaching Services

Notice Description

Preferred supplier framework for coaching initiatives at the PPF. We want to strengthen the current programme of development activity to increase capability across all areas. Four (4) year contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bc13c44b-a59d-4eed-abbd-8a7af51e6a6b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a34b784-6213-4875-8228-2cff1ccbb95d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79998000 - Coaching services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PENSION PROTECTION FUND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialservices@ppf.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 2NA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

ASK EUROPE

COGNOMIE

FIRST ASCENT GROUP

THE ART OF WORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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