Award

C002111 Provision of Executive Coaching Framework

NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 May 2025 at 00:00

Tender

03 Dec 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Education for Scotland recently awarded the contract for the "C002111 Provision of Executive Coaching Framework" under a selective and restricted procedure aimed at services within the Health industry category. This contracting process, which concluded with a signed contract on 28th May 2025, reflects a comprehensive procurement carried out in the UK, specifically targeting the UKM region. The contract is valued at £480,000 and covers a period from 1st April 2025 to 1st September 2025, with the possibility for two further 12-month extensions, potentially extending the contract until 1st September 2027. The framework falls under the classification of CPV 80000000 and was guided by a commitment to technical quality (90%) and price (10%) criteria. The role of buyer was executed by NHS Education for Scotland, based in Edinburgh.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs, especially those specialising in executive coaching services, to gain visibility and establish credibility in the public sector. Among the successful suppliers are Helen Ross Associates, Coaching Works!, Mynd Leadership, and others, each demonstrating their capability to meet stringent technical criteria, such as professional coaching certifications and requirements for robust insurance cover. Businesses positioned in the same or related domains, particularly those well-versed in high-quality service delivery and possessing the necessary professional accreditations, would find similar procurement opportunities advantageous for expanding their reach and client base. With an already demanding selection process that values expertise, suppliers with competitive pricing and exceptional service offerings will be well-suited to participate in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

C002111 Provision of Executive Coaching Framework

Notice Description

Provision of Executive Coaching Framework

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Executive Coaching Framework

Renewal: 2 further 12 month extensions from the 01/09/2025 Possible final contract end date of 01/09/2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000784703
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531250
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 1 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Lynn Donald
Contact Email
tenders@nes.scot.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316563200

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 9DN
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

CHRISTINE HAMILTON CONSULTING

COACHING WORKS

HELEN ROSS ASSOCIATES

INNER WORKS COACHING

LETTOCH ASSOCIATES

MYND LEADERSHIP

NICOLE WILLIAMS ORGANISATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

ON THE BALL PERFORMANCE

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