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ICF Accredited Level 2 With optional Postgraduate Certificate in Business and Personal Coaching.

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS

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23 Jan 2026 at 12:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work & Pensions has completed the procurement process for an ICF Accredited Level 2 course, with an optional Postgraduate Certificate in Business and Personal Coaching, aimed at enhancing the skills of its existing coaches. Located in London, this procurement falls under the public authority - central government category. The course will play a crucial role in empowering individuals and fostering innovation within the department by building a common approach among delivery managers. The contracting was done through a direct procurement method below the threshold, with the award finalised on 23rd January 2026. The contract period extends from 24th January to 31st March 2026, with the training to be delivered virtually across various regions in the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in professional training services, particularly those proficient in coaching and mentoring. Companies providing ICF or EMCC-affiliated training programmes can find opportunities for collaboration and development of high-level coaching curricula. Organisations experienced in virtual training delivery will benefit, enabling growth in new areas such as team coaching or enhancing existing training portfolios. The contract awarded to Barefoot Coaching Limited highlights the potential for large-scale training providers to engage with public sector clients, promoting innovative ideas and skilled workforce training solutions within the UK.

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Notice Title

ICF Accredited Level 2 With optional Postgraduate Certificate in Business and Personal Coaching.

Notice Description

ICF Accredited Level 2 With optional Postgraduate Certificate in Business and Personal Coaching. Course should be ICF (International coach Federation) or EMCC (European Mentoring and Coaching Council) affiliated to ensure high quality preferably both. Important to be expert level insight as our coaches are already trained to a high level. At the end of the course, I would expect our coaches to be able to teach team coaching to others within DWP. We already have a foundational coaching course which teaches the skills of coaching, we will look to produce a team coaching course from this expert level content. This coaching training is a key part of the delivery practice meeting the Digital business plan allowing us to adopt common approaches across coaching and delivery managers point4 and point 5 building a culture to empower our people. Coaching skills play a key role in empowering individuals and teams to create and propose new and innovative ideas. To be delivered virtually. Processed by SSCL

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060d3f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006158-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,620 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
24 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cdp-i.systemsanddata@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BAREFOOT COACHING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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