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Training

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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30 Mar 2026 at 16:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Open University has embarked upon a contracting process for training and specific coaching services in Milton Keynes, classified under public authority as sub-central government. The procurement reached the award stage on 30 March 2026, with Emma Smith Coaching Ltd being appointed the supplier. This tender, titled "Training," falls under the services category and involves specific training and coaching, with the contract spanning from 2 February 2026 to 31 October 2027. The procurement method was below threshold, with the contract valued at £30,000 GBP gross. The physical delivery of these services is expected in the UKJ12 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in staff training and coaching services, particularly small and medium enterprises with capabilities in delivering bespoke training solutions. Organisations with expertise in facilitating coaching services, as classified under CPV 79998000 and CPV 80511000, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Partnerships with academic institutions like The Open University can foster growth through consistent engagement in educational service contracts, thereby amplifying business reach and reputation within the sector.

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Notice Title

Training

Notice Description

Training and specific coaching services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067864
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029352-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 31 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6AA
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EMMA SMITH COACHING

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