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Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

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15 Aug 2025 at 09:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency, part of the central government public authority, is seeking to award a contract titled "Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching." This procurement falls within the services industry category, specifically focused on specialist training services, and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is direct, below the threshold, without competition, indicating a straightforward approach to awarding the contract. The award process, currently pending, involves supplying services that are tailored to enhance executive coaching for senior managers amidst operational changes. The contract period is scheduled to begin on 27 October 2025 and end on 13 July 2026, with an expected signature date of 26 October 2025.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for growth within the niche of professional coaching services, specifically for entities capable of providing recognised and certified coaching at a senior level. While the University of Reading has been identified as the supplier, businesses particularly suited to compete would be those specialising in executive coaching, organisational change management, and supporting senior management teams during operational resource pressures. With a value of £13,050, the contract not only provides financial benefits but also positions the supplier as a key player in professional development services, fostering potential networking and future business expansions in the public sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) should consider this procurement as a gateway to bolster their presence and capabilities in governmental collaborations.

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Notice Title

Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching

Notice Description

APHA's Veterinary Director (SCS) have identified the need to have recognised and certified coaches at a senior level in APHA. Coaches who can support senior managers in the agency during a period of significant change, in particular when faced with extreme operational demand and resource pressures.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05889e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049014-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,050 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 13 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY
Contact Name
Network Procurement
Contact Email
network.procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03459335577

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

UNIVERSITY OF READING

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