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Coaching Services (con_31412)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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30 Apr 2026 at 14:53

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education, a central government public authority based in London, has completed a procurement process for Coaching Services, entitled "Coaching Services (con_31412)". This contract falls within the services industry category, specifically focused on staff development services, and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage has progressed to the award and contract phase, with the contract beginning on 25th March 2026 and set to conclude on 1st April 2027. The procurement was conducted through a direct method as a below-threshold process without competition, and the awarded contract has a gross value of £13,530.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in staff development and coaching services, particularly those equipped to engage in direct service provision to large organisations. As the contract has been awarded to Ernst & Young LLP, a large-scale firm located in London, similar well-established companies with expertise in professional coaching and development are likely to find potential growth in this sector. Organisations looking to expand their portfolio in government contracts with a focus on educational development services would benefit from aligning their capabilities to similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Coaching Services (con_31412)

Notice Description

Contract for Coaching Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068f96
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040074-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79633000 - Staff development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,275 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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

ERNST & YOUNG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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