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COV - 25066 Specialist coaching, workplace training and job search support for vulnerable cohort

COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

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19 Jan 2026 at 11:49

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process was conducted by Coventry City Council, located at Council House, Earl Street, Coventry, UK. The contract, titled "COV - 25066 Specialist coaching, workplace training and job search support for vulnerable cohort," is within the services industry category, specifically focusing on training services. It was procured through a direct method below the threshold, without competition. The contract period began on 12th January 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026. The procurement process reached the award stage, with the award and contract statuses marked as active. Humanise Solutions Ltd, based in Derby, was selected as the supplier for this contract, which was signed on 6th January 2026.

The procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in professional coaching and training services, especially those capable of providing tailored support to individuals with disabilities or mental health conditions. SMEs within the services industry, particularly those with expertise in developing workplace skills and job search strategies for vulnerable groups, would find this tender an excellent fit. This contract opportunity underscores the importance of inclusive services in public procurement and aims to foster growth for businesses that can deliver specialised support and training solutions within the designated timeframe and budget.

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Notice Title

COV - 25066 Specialist coaching, workplace training and job search support for vulnerable cohort

Notice Description

Specialist coaching, workplace training and job search support for vulnerable cohort diagnosed with disability or mental health condition

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06088a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004276-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training 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
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementcontracts@coventry.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5RR
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HUMANISE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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