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C002111 Provision of Executive Coaching Framework

NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND

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Award

28 May 2025 at 13:44

Tender

03 Dec 2024 at 08:51

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Education for Scotland is the contracting authority for the Provision of Executive Coaching Framework, classified under education and training services. The framework seeks to advance executive coaching offerings in the UK, specifically targeting the UKM region. The procurement process followed a selective method through a restricted procedure, and the contract was completed on 28th May 2025. The total contract value was £480,000. Following an initial tender phase that concluded on 13th January 2025, several small and medium enterprises (SMEs) successfully secured awards, indicating an active procurement stage focused on contract award and execution.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly in executive coaching, to expand their footprint within the public sector. Given the requirement for high-quality standards, with a significant focus on technical criteria, companies that are accredited as master coaches or hold equivalent qualifications will be well-positioned. This framework also encourages the participation of SMEs, thereby stimulating competition and fostering innovation in the provision of specialised coaching services. The multiple suppliers awarded under this contract illustrate the diversity of expertise sought, offering businesses a platform to showcase their unique capabilities and promote growth through a reputable public sector partnership.

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Notice Title

C002111 Provision of Executive Coaching Framework

Notice Description

Provision of Executive Coaching Framework

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Executive Coaching Framework

Renewal: 2 further 12 month extensions from the 01/09/2025 Possible final contract end date of 01/09/2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c1ad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028149-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 1 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Lynn Donald
Contact Email
tenders@nes.scot.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316563200

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 9DN
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

CHRISTINE HAMILTON CONSULTING

COACHING WORKS

HELEN ROSS ASSOCIATES

INNER WORKS COACHING

LETTOCH ASSOCIATES

MYND LEADERSHIP

NICOLE WILLIAMS ORGANISATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

ON THE BALL PERFORMANCE

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