Tender

Provision of HR Senior Leadership Coaching Services

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Tender

03 Nov 2025 at 13:22

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) is seeking a qualified leadership development coach to provide HR senior leadership coaching services, aimed at enhancing leadership capabilities within the department. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with an enquiry period ending on 12 November 2025 and the tender closing on 26 November 2025. This contract, valued at £100,000 with an option for additional services, will run for three years starting from 5 January 2026, and is focused on the provision of services in the Coaching and Education and Training industry categories. The procurement process follows an open competition method and is classified as below threshold.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in systemic team coaching, particularly those with experience in complex organisational environments. Companies with a strong track record in organisational design and a capacity to deliver adaptive, outcome-focused interventions will find this contract particularly fitting. The opportunity may especially benefit small and medium-sized enterprises due to its suitability criteria, which encourages SME participation, thereby promoting business growth and development in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of HR Senior Leadership Coaching Services

Notice Description

The Department for Transport (DfT) intends to procure the services of a qualified and experienced leadership development coach to support the DfT Group Human Resources (HR) Leadership Team. The objective is to enhance leadership capability, strengthen team cohesion, and improve strategic effectiveness through a tailored programme of coaching and facilitated development sessions. The appointed supplier will work closely with the DfT HR Director and senior leaders to deliver a series of high-impact, outcome-focused interventions. This is a single source rquirement. The appointed facilitator will be engaged over a three-year period (1+1+1). The successful provider must demonstrate: - Proven experience in systemic team coaching within complex organisational environments. - A strong track record of working with organisational design teams. - The ability to work with agility and adapt sessions to evolving leadership needs. The initial scope will be informed by discussions with the HR Director, who will outline key challenges and development priorities. The facilitator will then be expected to design and deliver bespoke sessions aligned to these needs. IMPORTANT - HOW TO APPLY The complete ITT pack including a detailed scope of requirements is accessible via DfTs Procurement platform. To register interest, there are two steps: 1. To enrol an account on DfTs Jaggaer platform (if your organisation does not already have one), please navigate to https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html 2. ITT Code = itt_2860 Once registered, please access the event using the below link: https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/go/70597741019A49D58821

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Additional coaching services may be required during the contract term, subject to the department's evolving strategic priorities.

Renewal: 12-month extension, subject to need.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d8f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070445-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79998000 - Coaching services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 5 Jan 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dftc.procurement@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
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
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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