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Get Britain Working Coaching Academy

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

01 Apr 2026 at 10:03

Award

22 Sep 2025 at 13:44

Award

21 Aug 2025 at 15:29

AwardUpdate

21 Aug 2025 at 15:09

Award

04 Jul 2025 at 13:49

Summary of the contracting process

The "Get Britain Working Coaching Academy" project, led by the Department for Work & Pensions (DWP), was contracted through a direct award to the Institute of Employability Professionals. This initiative, aimed at improving employability support and transforming the DWP's services, included a service contract that ran from 2nd September 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a potential 18-month extension valued at up to £1.2 million (excluding VAT). Based in London, this project was a part of central government public authority efforts to address employment challenges across the UK. The contract was substantial, with an initial gross value of £1,968,000. Despite a complete legal and procurement setup under UKPGA 2023/54, the contract was terminated upon completion as of 1st April 2026, according to a notice published on the same day. The procurement process was necessitated by the absence of suitable competitive bids for this highly specialised programme, which was identified under the legal classification of "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment."

This contract presented an opportunity for businesses specialising in employment consulting or design consultancy services to engage directly with the government in reshaping national employability frameworks. With the focus on enhancing public services and bridging employment gaps, companies with expertise in coaching, training, or providing employability support stand to benefit from similar future tenders. This tender was particularly suitable for organisations with a substantial and practical understanding of employment support, as it called for direct collaboration with DWP to craft policies and implementation plans that align with national goals. Engaging in such government contracts can bolster a company's reputation by contributing to significant national advancements in employment services, offering potential future collaboration opportunities in public sector initiatives.

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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/030217-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination 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
1 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20259 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
Terminated

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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