Award

CSP25305

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

31 Mar 2026 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England, involved the award of a contract for the provision of coaching services under the title CSP25305. This contract caters to the leadership development programme and falls under the "Coaching services" category, with a total value of GBP 87,000. The procurement method used was selective, leveraging a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system (CCS DPS RM6219 Training and Learning Services). The award was made on 10 March 2026, and the contract runs from 17 March 2026 to 16 March 2027, focusing on delivery within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in coaching and leadership development services. The procurement process welcomed SMEs and VCSEs, offering a chance for smaller and community-focused enterprises to participate in substantial public sector projects. Companies well-versed in training and development, particularly those able to facilitate leadership programs, are ideally suited to compete in similar tenders. Such businesses can leverage this partnership to enhance their service portfolio and establish connections within the public sector. The awarded contract to First Ascent Group Limited illustrates the demand and potential for expertise in action learning coaching within established leadership frameworks.

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Notice Title

CSP25305

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS DPS RM6219 Learning and Training Services . Brief Description of Requirement: UKRI are seeking a supplier to support Action Learning in existing Leadership Development programmes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f0f1b3cb-9ab3-4adb-b18c-a7ec300c73cd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/625e9327-4eaf-4175-81e3-1d1883e15576
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£87,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£87,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2026 - 16 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRST ASCENT GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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