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W174 - WME Coaching & Mentoring Matching Platform

WEST MIDLANDS EMPLOYERS

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20 Oct 2025 at 13:34

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Summary of the contracting process

West Midlands Employers has successfully concluded a procurement process for the "WME Coaching & Mentoring Matching Platform," categorised under the computer platforms and platform interconnectivity software package industry. Located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, the buyer organisation is a central government public authority. This procurement, which has reached the award stage, utilised a limited competition method below the threshold. The contract was granted to Coaching Focus Limited on 12th May 2025, with the document published on 20th October 2025. The contract period spans from 22nd October 2025 to 31st March 2029, with potential extensions up to 2036, subject to mutual agreement and demand.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in developing digital platforms and software services to engage with a government entity, aiding in business expansion by establishing governmental market foothold. Companies well-suited for these opportunities include large-scale software developers experienced in providing comprehensive, adaptable digital solutions. The procurement process involves consultancy options that could further engage suppliers in ongoing service delivery, providing avenues for revenue through additional commissioned work.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

W174 - WME Coaching & Mentoring Matching Platform

Notice Description

WME wishes to re-procure a matching platform service that will enable us to continue to provide a valued service to our existing subscribers into the next decade.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cfdf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066758-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

30211300 - Computer platforms

48211000 - Platform interconnectivity software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£124,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
21 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS EMPLOYERS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@wmemployers.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B18 6ND
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Soho & Jewellery Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COACHING FOCUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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