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Coaching Support for Senior Officers

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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26 Aug 2025 at 11:02

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has completed a procurement process titled "Coaching Support for Senior Officers", aimed at enhancing the development of senior police officers in Greater Manchester. The contract, valued at £30,000, was awarded to Practice to Progress, a small-to-medium enterprise located in Exeter, under the services category for coaching services. The procurement method applied was direct, below the threshold, without competition, following the Greater Manchester Police Contract Standing Orders. The contract was signed on 18 July 2025, with a service period extending from 21 July 2025 to 20 July 2026 in the UKD3 region.

This procurement presents substantial business opportunities, especially for SMEs within the coaching and professional development sector, seeking to engage with public authorities. Such businesses that specialise in leadership and executive coaching could significantly benefit from similar tenders that focus on upskilling opportunities for governmental bodies. The closed nature of this procurement process underscores the importance of networking and established relationships with various public authorities to harness future direct awarding opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Coaching Support for Senior Officers

Notice Description

Coaching to support the development of senior police officers who have met the required standard in force to enable an application to the College of Policing National Executive Leaders Programme which is a pre-requisite to the successful appointment of the rank of Assistant Chief Constable. Awarded via GMP's exemption process as per GMP Contract Standing Orders. The date the contract is signed the date the exemption has been approved. The contract dates are based on the requirements of the exemption and value. An exemption may not exceed its maximum value and therefore the end date may be sooner if the value is exhausted. Contracted by Greater Manchester Combined Authority for Greater Manchester Police.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058daa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051224-2025
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2025 - 20 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@gmp.police.uk
Contact Phone
01618561140

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRACTICE TO PROGRESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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