Tender

Coaching Training

SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Feb 2026 at 16:30

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Oxfordshire District Council is seeking to procure coaching training services, aimed at developing workplace coaches within the council, under the tender process titled "Coaching Training". Located in Abingdon, the council is classified as a sub-central government public authority. This tender is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 4th March 2026 and the enquiry period ending on 25th February 2026. The contracted services are intended to be delivered within the UK region designated as UKJ14. The procurement method is open, targeted below the financial threshold, and requires electronic submissions via the Proactis e-procurement system. The contract period is scheduled from 1st April 2026 to 1st August 2027.

The procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in coaching and training services, leveraging the need for innovation in course implementation and delivery. Businesses that provide recognised coaching qualifications with a strategic approach toward training beginner, intermediate, and advanced level staff would be particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, given the eligibility criteria supportive of their participation. The emphasis on quality and price, each weighted at 50%, positions businesses with competitive pricing and high-quality services as likely frontrunners. This tender allows for growth within the coaching industry, particularly for firms able to identify and cater to diverse learning needs and provide high-quality coaching services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Coaching Training

Notice Description

The successful service provider will be required to provide the Council with coaching services that include, but are not limited to, the following requirements: Potential suppliers should provide a programme of coaching qualifications, with the intention of training staff to become practicing and certified workplace coaches within the council. These qualifications should be tiered to represent beginner, intermediate, and advanced candidates. Identified staff are expected to be trained in two groups, across two years. The first group is expected to start training early 2026 and the second will begin training in January 2027. The councils reserve the right to adjust the number of candidates within the second group or to cancel this group, should the need arise. Each group is expected to need the beginner, intermediate, and advanced coaching offers and may not include the same number of staff for each level of the course. Identified staff will be expected to attend one course each only and the councils have undertaken an initial evaluation process to assess suitability. The courses are not expected to specifically cover mentoring; the focus is coaching. Suppliers are expected to assess and support staff throughout their training, including identifying potential issues and learning needs support, and resolving these. In the event that the programme requires coachees for the purpose of the programme, the councils will identify and source coachees. Where course specifications are listed with a recognised qualification, bidders should demonstrate that their qualification is of a similar quality and level. Potential innovative aspects of course implementation and delivery will be welcomed where there is a genuine benefit to students. The successful supplier will not be required to arrange membership of any professional organisations / institutes for the coaches as part of this service. Full details can be found within the suite of tender documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064e51
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012586-2026
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
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

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Aug 2027 1-2 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
SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@southandvale.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3JE
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Abingdon Abbey Northcourt
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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