Tender

TaAF Leadership

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN

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Tender

19 Jan 2026 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Blackburn with Darwen Council has initiated an open tender process for the "TaAF Leadership" contract, aimed at enhancing system leadership and building sustainable capacities in the Pennine Lancashire region. This initiative is part of Sport England’s Place Partner programme and will run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The contract's focus is on delivering certified CliftonStrengths coaching, collaborative leadership facilitation, and a Train-the-Trainer programme. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 16th February 2026, with enquiries closing on 9th February 2026. The procurement falls within the services category, specifically training services, and is valued at £210,000 (net). The process is in the Tender stage, conducted under an open procedure, and submissions can be made electronically through the provided portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training and leadership development, particularly those that can deliver certified coaching programmes and facilitate collaborative leadership. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the procurement's suitability criteria. The evaluation will be based on a combination of price (30%) and quality (70%), with a focus on Quality questions and Social Value delivery. Firms that can demonstrate strong capabilities in economic and technical areas, as outlined in the invitation to tender (ITT) documentation, will have a competitive edge in securing the contract. This procurement provides an excellent platform for companies looking to expand their footprint in the public sector and contribute to community growth through leadership development initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TaAF Leadership

Notice Description

This contract aims to strengthen system leadership and build sustainable capacity across Pennine Lancashire by delivering certified CliftonStrengths coaching, collaborative leadership facilitation, and a Train-the-Trainer (TTT) programme. The work supports the Leadership Workstream within Sport England's Place Partner programme, running from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060872
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004245-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 2026Today
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@blackburn.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Further Information

Notice Documents

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