Notice Information
Notice Title
UK Sport - Associate pools to support the Coaching, Leadership, Talent and Culture Teams in their work with Olympic and Paralympic performance programmes
Notice Description
The mission for the Leadership, Talent, Culture and Coaching (LTCC) Teams is to understand the demands of each sport's performance plan and the challenges faced by those leading and delivering them - ensuring that athletes and staff are effectively supported in realising their ambitions. To meet the evolving needs of leaders and coaches within the high-performance system, the LTCC Teams will offer a blended approach of: Self-services resources, Peer learning and communities of practice within and across sports, Expert advice, Access to programmes to enhance role effectiveness, and Targeted deployment of skilled associates to support capability development in and through performance environments. To respond swiftly and effectively to the needs of sport, pools of high-quality, experienced associates will be procured and retained for the duration of the Olympic and Paralympic cycle. The scope of services covered by this procurement will be split into 4 lots: Associate - Support for Executive Leadership in High Performance Sport Provision of high-quality, confidential, and developmental executive coaching to leaders operating in high performance sport environments. Associate - Support for Culture & Senior Team Leadership in High Performance Sport Provision of support to shape and strengthen leadership team, performance programme, and organisational culture in high performance sport by designing and delivering impactful development that fosters trust, clarity, cohesion, and sustainable performance. Associate - Support for Coaching in High Performance Sport Provision of support to work alongside coaches and sports to plan, implement and evaluate bespoke programmes of learning that support coaches' personal and professional development. Associate - Support for Recruitment & Talent Management in High Performance Sport Provide expert advice, guidance, and support to organisations across high-performance sport system regarding on demand HR policy and procedures, Talent Management (attraction, identification, recruitment, and selection) of diverse and high-quality talent. It will also support development of optimal organisational design. Note: A single associate or organisation may tender for one, multiple, or all roles - provided they demonstrate the required capability and experience. Each individual put forward for an associate pool(s) will be assessed on their unique skills and experience. Any organisation applying for the associate pool(s) will be required to put forward a full body of evidence against the assessment criteria for each member of the team they are proposing. The yearly expected spend per lot is outlined in the below Annual Spend (Quadrennial Spend) Associate - Support for Executive Leadership in High Performance Sport PS120k (PS480k) Associate - Support for Culture & Senior Team Leadership in High Performance Sport PS100k (PS400k) Associate - Support for Coaching in High Performance Sport PS150k ( PS600k) Associate - Support for Recruitment & Talent Management in High Performance Sport PS100k ( PS400k) It is anticipated that the value of pieces of work will be less than PS30,000, with the majority of contracts below PS10,000. Work will be awarded directly, with the project or programme lead engaging with the appropriate pools and individuals. People can be awarded multiple contracts which run at the same time over the tender period. In the scenario that a call-off contract is expected to exceed PS30k (inc VAT) we will award the contract after a mini-competition period that is open to the suppliers within this lot. The assessment criteria will be consistent with the initial framework criteria with an additional nuanced criteria that is specific to the contract. All suppliers in the lot will be notified of these criteria in their invitation to bid. Being selected for the framework does not guarantee work Specification for each of the roles can be viewed in the assessment criteria section and in the attached documents at the bottom of the page
Lot Information
Support for Executive Leadership in High Performance Sport
Role Purpose To provide high-quality, confidential, and developmental executive coaching to leaders operating in high performance sport environments. The role aims to enhance leadership effectiveness, personal growth, and system -wide impact through reflective practice, challenge, and support. Example Accountabilities (to be determined by needs of sports) Deliver impactful 1:1 coaching to senior leaders across performance sport (e.g., Chairs, CEOs, Performance Directors, Head Coaches, Head of Performance). Enable strategic leaders to improve self-awareness, human dynamics, decision-making, resilience, and influence in complex, high-pressure environments. Build psychologically safe and trusting relationships that support deep reflection and learning. Adapt coaching approaches to suit different leadership styles, disciplines, and stages of development. Contribute to communities of practice or learning networks, where appropriate. Maintain appropriate confidentiality, ethical practice, and supervision aligned to professional standards. Provide insight to support UKS to support organisational learning and leadership development strategies, identifying the recurring features of practice in performance programmes
Associate - Culture & Senior Team Leadership Support RoleTo shape and strengthen leadership, team and organisational culture in high performance sport by designing and delivering impactful development that fosters trust, clarity, cohesion, and sustainable performance. The role works alongside senior leaders, coaches, and multidisciplinary teams to build environments where people can thrive under pressure and perform consistently at the highest level. Example Accountabilities (to be determined by needs of sports) Design and deliver tailored development interventions that enhance leadership capability, team effectiveness, and cultural alignment. Facilitate purposeful conversations around identity, values, behaviours, and performance expectations within teams and organisations. Support leaders to embed high performing team principles such as psychological safety, clarity of purpose, and inclusive leadership. Recognise and respond to culture flags, act as a thinking partner to performance leaders and coaches, offering insight, challenge, and support to shape environment and culture. Collaborate with performance and people teams to align leadership and culture work with wider performance objectives. Contribute to learning cycles by gathering feedback, reflecting on impact, and sharing insights across the system. Provide insight to support UKS to support organisational learning and leadership development strategies, identifying the recurring features of practice in performance programmes
Associate - Support for Coaching in High Performance SportRole Purpose UK Sport is seeking practitioners who have extensive experience of and with the relational, ethical, pedagogical and practical dimensions of working with coaches in high-performance environments. Associate practitioners will work alongside coaches and sports to plan, implement and evaluate bespoke programmes of learning that support coaches' personal and professional development. Example Accountabilities (to be determined by needs of sports): Provide targeted and embedded support for coaches and coaching teams working in Olympic and Paralympic programmes, acknowledging the interconnectedness of learning and practice. Work collaboratively with UK Sport's Coaching Team and Sport Facing Advisors to identify recurring features of practice across Olympic and Paralympic programmes and what this could mean for broader system-level support for coaching. Work collaboratively with UK Sport's Coaching Team and Sport Facing Advisors to support problem formulation, paying attention to the reasoning and strategising underpinning the work. Encourage and support sports to build internal capability, enhancing long-term capacity and sustainability to effectively support coaching across the high-performance community.
Associate - Recruitment & Talent Management SupportRole Purpose To provide expert advice, guidance, and support to organisations across high-performance sport system regarding on demand HR policy and procedures, Talent Management (attraction, identification, recruitment, and selection) of diverse and high-quality talent. The support ensures robust, inclusive, and future-focused recruitment practices are embedded across the system to strengthen leadership, coaching, and performance teams. It will also support development of optimal organisational design. Example Accountabilities (to be determined by needs of sports): Advise and support organisations on talent attraction, inclusive recruitment, and succession planning strategies tailored to the unique needs of high-performance environments. Facilitate and contribute to the design of recruitment processes that are fair, transparent, evidence-informed, and aligned with best practice and innovative in approach. Build hiring capability across the system by offering tools, guidance, and education to NGB leaders and hiring managers. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop inclusive outreach and candidate engagement strategies. Monitor and evaluate recruitment activity and impact, identifying patterns, gaps, and opportunities to enhance equity and performance outcomes. Support NGBs talent management approaches to track, monitor and report on EDI data Promote a values-led, person-centred approach to recruitment that reflects the culture and ambition of the high-performance system. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment law, safeguarding, and inclusive hiring practices, sharing insight with system partners and provide guidance on demand to NGBs as needed Contribute to the development of a wider system talent strategy that includes retention, progression, and leadership pipeline considerations. Advise on optimal organisation design and operationalisation to deliver performance
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-05cdf5
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018030-2026
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Tender, Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK7 - Contract Details Notice
- Procurement Type
- Framework
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- Large, SME
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
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- CPV Codes
80500000 - Training services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £1,566,666 £1M-£10M
- Lots Value
- £1,566,666 £1M-£10M
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- £1,566,333 £1M-£10M
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 27 Feb 20268 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 15 Nov 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 2 Mar 2026 - 23 Jan 2030 3-4 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Complete
- Awards Status
- Active
- Contracts Status
- Active
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- THE UNITED KINGDOM SPORTS COUNCIL
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- LONDON
- Postcode
- E14 4PU
- Postcode Area
- East London
- Country
- England
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- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLI London
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLI4 Inner London - East
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLI42 Tower Hamlets
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
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- Local Authority
- Tower Hamlets
- Electoral Ward
- Canary Wharf
- Westminster Constituency
- Poplar and Limehouse
Supplier Information
- Number of Suppliers
- 90
- Supplier Names
Be More Learning and Development Limited
BLENDED LEARNING STUDIO UK LTD
HAYNES-SHARIFF BUSINESS CONSULTANTS LIMITED
PODIUM PERFORMANCE GROUP LIMITED
The Goalgetter Organisation Ltd
WJ PERFORMANCE CONSULTANTS LTD
ADAPTIVEMIND CONSULTANCY LIMITED
GREY MATTERS PERFORMANCE LIMITED
PAULSON PERFORMANCE CONSULTING LIMITED
COACHING & PERFORMANCE DEVELOPMENT LTD.
Nigel Donohue Performance Consultant
Loughborough University Enterprises Limited
ONE HIGH PERFORMANCE COACHING LIMITED
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018030-2026
27th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070200-2025
31st October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065917-2025
16th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
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https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7003
Document containing the clarifying questions that were submitted -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7004
UK Sport T&S policy to provide additional guidance per the clarifying questions
Notice URLs
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