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Apprenticeship - Level 5 Coaching Professional

LONDON FIRE BRIGADE

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20 Oct 2025 at 12:15

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, led by the London Fire Brigade, involved the award of a contract for the "Apprenticeship - Level 5 Coaching Professional" programme. The contract is in the services category, specifically within adult and other education services, and encompasses multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others. The contract, awarded through a selective procurement method under the framework agreement, caters to shift workers by providing a fully online programme accessible 24/7. The contract period commenced on 17th June 2025 and will conclude by 27th June 2026, with an approximate value of £75,000. It was officially signed on 16th June 2025 and takes a "lightTouch" approach due to its nature.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in professional coaching and educational services, especially those experienced in online learning platforms. MBKB LTD, identified as an SME based in Bilston, successfully secured this contract, illustrating that smaller enterprises with expertise in delivering flexible online education can be competitive. Businesses with a focus on digital education delivery would find such tenders beneficial to pursue, as the demand for adaptable and remote-access training programmes continues to increase. This procurement could appeal to companies that can effectively implement structured learning pathways with accreditation from bodies such as the EMCC and ICF.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Apprenticeship - Level 5 Coaching Professional

Notice Description

The Level 5 Coaching Professional Apprenticeship is a 12-14 month structured learning pathway, plus a 3-month End-Point Assessment (EPA) period. It culminates in professional accreditation with the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) and the International Coaching Federation (ICF). The provider will be required to deliver a fully online programme with flexibility built in for shift workers to access resources 24/7.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cfbb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066701-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2025 - 27 Jun 2026 1-2 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
LONDON FIRE BRIGADE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
john.miles@london-fire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 0LL
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MBKB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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