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15 Jun 2026 at 12:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Rotherham Borough Council pertains to a "DLT Coaching Support Programme" aimed at providing coaching services for Chief Officers within the Directorate of Adult Care, Housing and Public Health. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically coaching services, indicated by the CPV code 79998000. Located in Rotherham, UKE31, the procurement process has reached its Award and Contract stages, with Q Learning Limited as the awarded supplier. The contract began on 17th April 2026 and is expected to end on 16th October 2026, with a potential extension up to 16th January 2027. The contract value is set at GBP 35,940, under a "Below threshold - unknown" procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in professional coaching services, particularly those experienced in working with public authority entities and able to accommodate flexible engagement periods, including potential renewals. SMEs like Q Learning Limited, capable of delivering specialist services tailored to the public health and social care sectors, may find similar contracts beneficial for scaling operations and enhancing their reputation within sub-central government frameworks. Businesses aiming to establish or expand their footprint in the UK public sector service industry could leverage such opportunities to achieve growth and build lasting partnerships with local authorities.

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Notice Title

DLT Coaching Support Programme

Notice Description

Coaching Support Programme for Chief Officers within the Directorate of Adult Care, Housing and Public Health.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b4fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056188-2026
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


CPV Codes

79998000 - Coaching services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,940 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2026 - 16 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROTHERHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ROTHERHAM
Postcode
S60 1AE
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE34 Rotherham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rotherham
Electoral Ward
Boston Castle
Westminster Constituency
Rotherham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Q LEARNING

Further Information

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