This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

11 Jun 2026 at 07:36

Award

25 Feb 2026 at 11:57

Tender

19 Jan 2026 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council focused on "Taaf Leadership" aims to strengthen system leadership and build capacity across Pennine Lancashire. This initiative includes certified CliftonStrengths coaching, collaborative leadership facilitation, and a Train-the-Trainer programme, supporting Sport England's Place Partner programme from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. Located in the UKD4 region, the tender was conducted through an open procedure and categorised under training services within the services procurement category. The procurement process progressed through planning, tender, and award stages, culminating in the contract's active status as of 31st March 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in training services and leadership development. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Miova Ltd have successfully engaged in this contract, indicating a potentially thriving market for businesses with expertise in system leadership and training programme facilitation. Companies capable of delivering high-quality coaching and collaborative leadership solutions will find this sector aligned with their growth plans, particularly if they can contribute to sustainability within regional leadership networks.

How relevant is this notice?

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060872
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054985-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£175,200 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£175,200 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MIOVA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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