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Executive Coaching Programme for Improvement

KING’S COLLEGE HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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01 May 2026 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has completed its procurement process for an Executive Coaching Programme aimed at improving leadership and cultural practices within the organisation. This service-focused contract falls under the 'Coaching services' industry category (CPV code 79998000) and is situated in London (region UKI45). Conducted under a mini-competition framework agreement specific to the health sector, the procurement stage has reached the award phase with the contract signed on 2nd April 2026. The tender adhered to the NHS SBS Consultancy and Advisory Services for Health Framework Agreement, involving all eligible suppliers in the competition and selecting the supplier offering the most economically advantageous tender.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in coaching and development services for healthcare institutions. It was awarded to Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, demonstrating that even small to medium enterprises (SMEs) can successfully compete in such procurement processes. Businesses with expertise in executive coaching, leadership development, and organisational improvement, particularly those comfortable with framework agreements and competitive tendering procedures, would find similar opportunities advantageous. Successful participation in such tenders not only secures contracts but also enhances a company's reputation and potential for future engagements within the NHS and broader public sector frameworks.

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Notice Title

Executive Coaching Programme for Improvement

Notice Description

The contract is for the provision of a 12-month Executive Coaching Programme to support leadership development and cultural improvement at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The service includes individual executive coaching, situational and live coaching aligned to the King's Improvement Method, executive team development sessions, and structured diagnostic and evaluation activity. The programme is designed to strengthen leadership capability, embed improvement-focused behaviours, and build sustainable internal capacity through knowledge transfer and a structured handover.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract was awarded following a mini-competition (further competition) conducted under the NHS SBS Consultancy and Advisory Services for Health Framework Agreement (Reference: SBS10197). All eligible framework suppliers within the lot were invited to bid, and submissions were evaluated in accordance with the framework rules and the published award criteria. The contract was awarded to the supplier offering the most economically advantageous tender to deliver a 12-month Executive Coaching Programme for Improvement for King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Procurement Information

The procurement was conducted by way of a further competition (mini-competition) under the NHS SBS Consultancy and Advisory Services for Health Framework Agreement (Reference: SBS10197). All eligible suppliers appointed to the relevant framework lot were invited to participate, and tenders were evaluated in accordance with the framework rules and published award criteria. The contract was awarded to the supplier submitting the most economically advantageous tender, fully meeting the Authority's requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069096
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040660-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79998000 - Coaching services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KING’S COLLEGE HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE5 9NY
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction
Westminster Constituency
Dulwich and West Norwood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTHERN CARE ALLIANCE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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