Award

DFP-Coaching, Counselling and 360 Degree Feedback

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Apr 2025 at 00:00

Tender

10 Dec 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for "DFP-Coaching, Counselling and 360 Degree Feedback" services. This procurement falls under the industry category of General Public Services, specifically focusing on executive coaching, psychological counselling, and 360-degree feedback to support senior leadership. The buying organisation, located at Victoria Quay, Edinburgh, conducted an open procurement process. The contract, valued at £150,000, was awarded on 25th March 2025, with services spanning from 14th April 2025 to 13th April 2027, including an option to extend by an additional 12 months. The procurement stage is complete following a successful tender and award process.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in professional development services, particularly those providing coaching and counselling. Firms with experience in executive training and 360-degree feedback systems are well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on enhancing leadership and staff development within the Scottish Government. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like The Keil Centre Ltd, which won this contract, can find lucrative prospects through such public sector engagements. This opportunity also encourages subcontracting, thereby providing more companies with a chance to participate in the delivery of these crucial services.

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Notice Title

DFP-Coaching, Counselling and 360 Degree Feedback

Notice Description

The Scottish Government, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, were seeking to commission a Service Provider to provide executive coaching, psychological counselling and 360 degree feedback services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government has a broad range of senior leadership roles located across Scotland, although mainly around Edinburgh and Glasgow. We employ people with a range of skills, strengths and talents. What they have in common is a commitment to creating a more successful country and creating opportunities for Scotland to flourish through sustainable economic growth. To support the leadership, people skills and personal development of senior staff in the Scottish Government we seek executive coaching, psychological counselling and a 360 degree feedback service which is designed to enable staff to manage and thrive within the diverse range of opportunities and challenges that arise through their careers.

Renewal: Option to extend up to a further 12 months, at the sole discretion of the Scottish Government.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000784135
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527507
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98334000 - Wellness services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2025 - 13 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gigabit@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312444000

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE KEIL CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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