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Get Britain Working Coaching Academy

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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22 Sep 2025 at 13:44

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21 Aug 2025 at 15:29

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21 Aug 2025 at 15:09

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04 Jul 2025 at 13:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) has engaged in a procurement process to establish the Get Britain Working Coaching Academy, detailed under the contract ID 058557-2025. This initiative, focused on transformation within the National Jobs and Careers Service, took place in London, United Kingdom, under the industry category of services, specifically design consultancy services. The contract, valued at £1,648,000, was awarded on 22nd September 2025 with a direct award procurement method, following an expression of interest yielding no suitable candidates. The award was given to the Institute of Employability Professionals, commencing on 3rd September 2025, and is scheduled to run until 31st March 2026, with potential extensions available up to September 2027.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the employability support sector, particularly those specialising in coaching and training services. The contract is best suited for professional membership bodies with expertise in delivering tailored employability programs. Organisations with networks across local authorities and experience in integrating employability standards at both national and international levels are optimally positioned to provide innovative and effective solutions. By participating, businesses contribute directly to shaping employability landscapes, enhancing service delivery, and boosting economic growth through improved employment outcomes.

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Notice Title

Get Britain Working Coaching Academy

Notice Description

In support of the ambitions set out in the Get Britain Working White Paper, DWP is seeking to design and implement a Get Britain Working Coaching Academy. This initiative is central to transforming DWP into a true "Department for Work" by delivering a modern, national jobs and careers service.

Procurement Information

DWP have conducted an expression of interest exercise and have received no suitable requests to participate and a contract award using a competitive tender process will not be possible as this is a highly specialised ask.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055945
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058557-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,640,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,640,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
emphrservices.emphrservices@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSTITUTE OF EMPLOYABILITY PROFESSIONALS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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